bel·li·cose 
/ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/ adjective
/ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/ adjective [more bellicose; most bellicose] formal : having or showing a tendency to argue or fight
▪ a bellicose general ▪ bellicose [=combative] behavior ▪ bellicose language/statements
▪ a bellicose general ▪ bellicose [=combative] behavior ▪ bellicose language/statements
— bel·li·cos·i·ty /ˌbɛlɪˈkɑ:səti/ noun [noncount]
/ˌbɛlɪˈkɑ:səti/ noun [noncount]
