a holy terror



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a holy terror

A very troublesome, aggressive, or aggravating person; a person who is exasperatingly difficult in his or her manner or behavior. I know that I was a holy terror when I was young, so I guess it's fitting that my own kids give me so much trouble.
See also: holy, terror

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AndersAHN-desh (Swedish), AHN-ders (Swedish, Danish)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
PhylissFIL-isEnglish
Nanuk-Native American, Inuit
Emelina-Spanish
Do-Yundo-yoonKorean
Edgardoed-GAHR-doSpanish, Italian