1 definition by Jess75

obnoxious

'Noxious' is latin for meaning harm or in injury.
The 'ob' in front means "getting in the way of"

Therefore one is only obnoxious when they put themselves in harms way.

For example, Billy is obnoxious because he jay walks and almost gets hit by a car.

by Jess75 February 3, 2010