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"horripilant"

By Laura K. Lawless, About.com

Definition: (adj) - exasperating, trying

Ces enfants sont horripilants ! - These kids are exasperating!

Related: horripiler - to try someone's patience, exasperate someone; l'horripilation (fem) - exasperation, goose bumps

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Pronunciation: [uh ree pee la(n)]Audio Link

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