Factious Definition & Meaning

factious
adjective
  1. dissenting (especially dissenting with the majority opinion)

"Factious" in song lyrics

See how factious is used in real songs:

  • "planter factious"
    AOL — AOL
  • "plantar factious"
    AOL — AOL
  • "what treatments for plantar factious"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "factious"

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