Synonyms for cranky

Grammar : Adj

Spell : krang-kee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkræŋ ki

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Définition of cranky

Origin : "cross-tempered, irritable," 1807, from crank (n.) + -y (2). The evolution would be from earlier senses of crank, e.g. "a twist or fanciful turn of speech" (1590s); "inaccessible hole or crevice" (1560s). Grose's 1787 "Provincial Glossary" has "Cranky. Ailing sickly from the dutch crank, sick." and identifies it as a Northern word. Related: Crankily; crankiness.
Ben. Dang it, don't you spare him--A cross grain'd cranky toad as ever crawl'd. (etc.) [Richard Cumberland, "Lovers Resolutions," Act I, 1813]

adj in bad mood

Example sentences :

But he hasn't got no use for any of the guys that gets a cranky play in on him; he won't stand it.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

He always was stubborn as an off ox and cranky as a windlass.
Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln

He's as straight and square and honest as he is obstinate and cranky.
Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln

And if you think Ferdinand's the man to give in to a cranky Khedive, you're much mistaken.
Extract from : « The Great Hunger » by Johan Bojer

He had been given only a mild shock, but it had been enough for his fluttery, cranky heart.
Extract from : « Watchbird » by Robert Sheckley

"Serves him right—for being so cross and cranky," was Andy's comment.
Extract from : « The Rover Boys on a Hunt » by Arthur M. Winfield (Edward Stratemeyer)

"Some of the boys do shake 'em up when they feel sort of cranky," admitted Ketchel.
Extract from : « Frontier Boys in Frisco » by Wyn Roosevelt

Taking care of cranky babies isn't what it is cracked up to be.
Extract from : « Rosemary » by Josephine Lawrence

You'd be cranky and grumbly and disagreeable too, I dare say.
Extract from : « Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1905 to 1906 » by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Crocker smiled in the darkness; he had been too "cranky" to belong to Shelton's "set."
Extract from : « The Island Pharisees » by John Galsworthy

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