original — meaning in English

English meaning

• crank noun A handle or arm turned to operate a machine or mechanism.
• nutcase noun Informal: a crazy, eccentric, or foolish person.
• original adj The first of its kind, existing before any copies.

Senses

original is used for these senses in English:

• nutcase (UK, Ireland, often, humorous) An eccentric or odd person.
• original An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived.
• original A person with a unique and interesting personality or creative talent.

crank — full definition

1. noun A handle or arm turned to operate a machine or mechanism.
2. noun A person seen as eccentric, obsessive, or holding strange fringe beliefs.
3. adjective Grouchy or irritable (informal, chiefly used as "cranky").
4. verb To turn using a crank, or to start a machine by turning one.

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