2. (modifier) disobedient, rebellious, insubordinate, naughty, wayward, non-compliant.
He tamaiti taringa tīhoihoi, kāore e whakarongo ki te kupu a tōna matua, a tōna whaea (PK 2008:923). / A disobedient child who won't listen to what his father and mother say.
3. (modifier) noisy, raucous, loudly.
Synonyms: māniania, kurupākara, nganangana, hoihoi, haunene, pākinakina, turituri, makekeno, manioro
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