Crankest: meaning, definitions and examples

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crankest

 

[ ˈkræŋkɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

informal usage

The term 'crankest' is a superlative form of the adjective 'cranky,' which typically refers to someone who is irritable or hard to deal with. In informal contexts, it can imply that someone is particularly eccentric or outlandishly quirky. It is often used colloquially to describe behaviors or attitudes that are seen as excessively or unusually strange. This word is not very common in formal writing and is more likely to be heard in casual conversations among friends.

Synonyms

eccentric, quirkiest, weirdest.

Examples of usage

  • That was the crankest performance I've ever seen.
  • He's the crankest person I know.
  • Her fashion sense is the crankest of all.
  • They live in the crankest house on the street.

Translations

Translations of the word "crankest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais louco

🇮🇳 सबसे पागल

🇩🇪 der verrückteste

🇮🇩 paling gila

🇺🇦 найбожевільніший

🇵🇱 najbardziej szalony

🇯🇵 最もクレイジーな

🇫🇷 le plus fou

🇪🇸 el más loco

🇹🇷 en çılgın

🇰🇷 가장 미친

🇸🇦 الأكثر جنونًا

🇨🇿 nejšílenější

🇸🇰 najšialenejší

🇨🇳 最疯狂的

🇸🇮 najbolj nor

🇮🇸 það galnasta

🇰🇿 ең есуасты

🇬🇪 ყველაზე შეშლილი

🇦🇿 ən dəli

🇲🇽 el más loco

Etymology

The term 'cranky' originates from the early 18th century and is believed to be derived from the Dutch word 'kranck,' meaning 'sick' or 'ill.' Over time, it evolved to describe a person who exhibits irritability or whimsiness. When 'cranky' is used in its comparative and superlative forms, such as 'crankier' and 'crankest,' it emphasizes heightened levels of these characteristics. The informal use of 'crankest' to refer to eccentric or bizarre behavior reflects the shifting nature of language and how context can alter meaning. As slang develops, meanings become more versatile, allowing for creative expressions that reflect societal attitudes towards individuality and quirkiness.