Quar'rel·some adjective Apt or disposed to quarrel; given to brawls and contention; easily irritated or provoked to contest; irascible; choleric. Syn. -- Pugnacious; irritable; irascible; brawling; choleric; fiery; petulant. -- Quar'rel*some*ly , adverb -- ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/Q/5