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Crankier: meaning, definitions and examples

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crankier

 

[ ˈkreɪŋkiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mood, behavior

Crankier is the comparative form of cranky, which describes a person who is irritable, grouchy, or in a bad mood. Those who are crankier than others show a heightened level of annoyance or displeasure. The term suggests a mood that is easily disturbed or affected by minor irritations. It's often used in discussions about temperament, particularly when someone is being more difficult or grumpy than usual.

Synonyms

cross, grouchy, grumpy, irritable, testy

Examples of usage

  • She has been crankier than usual since the weather changed.
  • The crankier customer complained about everything.
  • After a long day, he became crankier when he didn’t get his favorite snack.
  • Kids can get crankier when they miss their nap time.

Translations

Translations of the word "crankier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais rabugento

🇮🇳 ज़्यादा चिड़चिड़ा

🇩🇪 mürrischer

🇮🇩 lebih rewel

🇺🇦 більш дратівливий

🇵🇱 bardziej zrzędliwy

🇯🇵 より怒りっぽい

🇫🇷 plus grincheux

🇪🇸 más gruñón

🇹🇷 daha huysuz

🇰🇷 더 짜증나는

🇸🇦 أكثر تذمرًا

🇨🇿 více mrzutý

🇸🇰 viac mrzutý

🇨🇳 更爱发脾气的

🇸🇮 bolj mračnjak

🇮🇸 meira pirraður

🇰🇿 көп ренжитін

🇬🇪 მეტად მოწყენილი

🇦🇿 daha qıcıq

🇲🇽 más malhumorado

Etymology

The word 'cranky' originated in the late 19th century and is believed to stem from the word 'crank', which means a bend or curve, and metaphorically suggests a person's mood can bend in an odd or twisted manner. The term 'crank' itself can be traced back to the early 15th century, referring to a twist or turn, and later evolved to describe eccentric or grumpy behavior. The advent of 'crankier' as a comparative form indicates a process of linguistic development that highlights the habitual nature of irritability in human behavior. The replacement of specific 'irritable' descriptors with 'cranky' expresses a more colloquial, accessible nature in conversational English. Over time, 'crankier' has become a common descriptor in everyday speech, often reflecting slight annoyance or dissatisfaction in social interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,534, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.