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Synonyms & Similar Words
irritable
testy
grouchy
cantankerous
peevish
petulant
cross
crabby
fractious
ill-tempered
irascible
choleric
splenetic
tetchy
crank
grumpy
sulky
sullen
moody
prickly
waspish
snappish
snappy
short-tempered
quick-tempered
hot-headed
impatient
restless
dissatisfied
discontented
disgruntled
Meaning of Cranky
The primary meaning of the word "cranky" is having or showing a bad temper.
Definitions
- Having or showing a bad temper, especially in a persistent and annoying way
- * Unpredictable or prone to sudden changes in mood or behavior
Etymology of Cranky
The word "cranky" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the noun "crank," which referred to a person with a whimsical or unpredictable nature
Historically, the term "cranky" was used to describe someone who was not only ill-tempered but also eccentric or quirky
Example Uses
- The cranky old man yelled at the kids to get off his lawn
- * She was feeling cranky after a sleepless night and just wanted to be left alone
- * The cranky engine refused to start, no matter how many times he turned the key