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Cranky

Cranky Meaning & Definition
Cranky Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Cranky?

[adj] easily irritated or annoyed; "an incorrigibly fractious young man"; "not the least nettlesome of his countrymen"
[adj] (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail

Synonyms | Synonyms for Cranky: crank | fractious | ill-natured | irritable | nettlesome | peckish | peevish | pettish | petulant | techy | tender | testy | tetchy | tippy | unstable

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Cranky In Webster's Dictionary

\Crank"y\ (-?), a. 1. Full of spirit; crank. 2. Addicted to crotchets and whims; unreasonable in opinions; crotchety. [Colloq.] 3. Unsteady; easy to upset; crank.

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