adjective (especially BrE)
1 bad-tempered or easily upset, especially by small things:
Children often get fractious and tearful when tired.
2 (written) making trouble and complaining:
The six fractious republics are demanding autonomy.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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