pugnacious
/pʌɡˈneɪ.ʃəs/adjective
Quick to argue or fight; aggressive by nature.
Example sentences
- “The pugnacious rooster chased anyone who came near the coop.”
- “The pugnacious senator picked fights with reporters at every press conference.”
From Latin 'pugnare', to fight, the same root as 'pugilist', an old word for a boxer.