Tsundere (Tsue-n-deh-reh; with an "u" sound like in "Tuesday", and two "eh" sounds like in "pet".) is a characterization term used in manga.
Tsundere is a member of the "dere" family of terms, which are are all used to identify a certain kind of character in manga/anime. The "dere" comes from the Japanese term "dere dere", which means "loving or warm/friendly". However most deres are not particularly loving. The "Tsun" in "Tsundere" comes from the angry "Tsun tsun tsun" noise that these characters make when disgruntled. "Tsun Tsun" also means "to turn away" in Japanese. Originally, as with most dere terms, "tsundere" was only applied to girls, but now it is also applied to guys.
Tsunderes are characters that are angry or grumpy and tend to lash out at people that try to approach them. In particular, a tsundere will angrily repel the person they secretly care about the most, using insults or even physical violence. However, the tsundere can be very soft and kind inside if you can crack open their hard prickly outer shell.
Examples of tsunderes in manga:
England and Germany in "Hetalia: Axis Powers"
Senko in "I Hate You More than Anyone!"
Misaki in "Maid Sama!"
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--LeXa--
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