bellicose meaning
UK US /ˈbɛləkoʊs/ 3 syllables
bellicose (adjective): having or showing a ready disposition to fight.
Definition of bellicose
- having or showing a ready disposition to fight
- bellicose young officers
- a combative impulse
- a contentious nature
Synonyms: battleful, combative
Similar: aggressive
How to pronounce bellicose
bellicose is pronounced /ˈbɛləkoʊs/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
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