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cranky

1 of 1adjective
/ˈkræn.ki/
Forms:crankier,crankiest
1

feeling easily irritated or bad-tempered

  • The cranky customer complained about the delay in service.
  • After a long day at work, he felt too cranky to enjoy a quiet evening.
  • The cranky old man shouted at the kids for playing too loudly in the park.
  • She tends to be cranky when she hasn't had enough sleep.
  • His cranky attitude made it difficult for the team to collaborate effectively.
Synonyms:
cantankerouspricklysurlygrouchycurmudgeonlybad-temperedpetulanttetchycrotchetyhot-temperedscratchygrumpypeckishpeevishspikynettlesometestycrabbyfeistyill-humouredcrustymiserablefractiousill-temperedirritabletechytouchypettishornery
2

unusual in behavior or appearance

  • Eco-friendly fashion is no longer seen as cranky; it's becoming mainstream as consumers prioritize sustainability.
  • Her cranky sense of humor, filled with witty remarks and offbeat observations, always kept her friends entertained.
  • He joined a club known for its cranky theories about politics and government.
  • She's part of a community that promotes cranky ideas about education and learning.
  • His cranky theories about time travel and parallel universes baffled his colleagues in the scientific community.
Synonyms:
quizzicaleccentric
3

(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail

Synonyms:
cranktendertippy
4

not functioning properly or in poor condition

  • The cranky printer refused to print the last page.
  • The old car's engine is so cranky, it stalls every few miles.
  • After years of use, the cranky coffee maker started brewing weak coffee.
  • The cranky elevator occasionally gets stuck between floors.
  • The cranky washing machine made strange noises during the spin cycle.
Synonyms:
flakydefectivefaultymalfunctioning