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Meaning of cranky
having a bad temper or being easily annoyed
Etymology of cranky
The word "cranky" originated in the mid-19th century, likely derived from the noun "crank," which referred to a whimsical or eccentric person
Historically, the term "cranky" was used to describe someone who was considered eccentric or unpredictable, but over time, its meaning shifted to emphasize irritability and bad temper
Synonyms
irritable
testy
touchy
grumpy
grouchy
cantankerous
peevish
petulant
cross
cranky
ill-tempered
short-tempered
quick-tempered
fractious
quarrelsome
disagreeable
unpleasant
Crabby
crotchety
curmudgeonly
irascible
waspish
tetchy
snappish
snappy
choleric
splenetic
peppery
prickly
sensitive
thin-skinned
Definitions
- (of a person) having or showing a bad temper, especially in a persistent and annoying way
- * (of a thing) temperamental or unpredictable
Usage Examples
- The cranky old man yelled at the kids to get off his lawn
- * She's been feeling cranky all day, so it's best to avoid her
- * The cranky engine of the old car made it difficult to start