notionate

[ noh-shuh-nit ]

adjective

, Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S.

1. strong-willed or stubborn.
2. having foolish and fanciful notions.

Word History and Origins

Origin of notionate¹

First recorded in 1840–50; notion + -ate ¹

Example Sentences

Fish are what some people would call notionate; they bite well one day and then given you the grand laugh the next one.

From Project Gutenberg

She is as notionate as a child; and no one but my poor mother could ever manage her.

From Project Gutenberg