cranky
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Adjective — Easily irritated; grumpy and bad-tempered.
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Etymology
From crank plus the adjective ending -y, related to a Low German word for "sickly" or "unwell".
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What does “cranky” mean?
The word “cranky” means easily irritated; grumpy and bad-tempered. In plain terms, grumpy and easily irritated, or (of a machine) unreliable and prone to malfunctioning.
How do you pronounce “cranky”?
“Cranky” is pronounced KRANG-kee (/ˈkɹæŋki/ in IPA).
How do you use “cranky” in a sentence?
Here is “cranky” used in a sentence: “The toddler gets cranky when she misses her nap.”
What part of speech is “cranky”?
“Cranky” is an adjective.
Where does the word “cranky” come from?
The word “cranky” comes from German. From crank plus the adjective ending -y, related to a Low German word for "sickly" or "unwell".
Is “cranky” a common word?
“Cranky” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “cranky” have?
“Cranky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: easily irritated; grumpy and bad-tempered.