Cranky: meaning, definitions and examples
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cranky
[ ˈkræŋki ]
describing mood
Easily irritated or annoyed; grumpy
Synonyms
cantankerous, grumpy, irritable, moody
Examples of usage
- He's always cranky in the morning.
- Try not to be so cranky with your coworkers.
describing machine or device
Malfunctioning or not working properly
Synonyms
faulty, malfunctioning, temperamental
Examples of usage
- The old printer is cranky and often jams.
- The car's engine is cranky in cold weather.
Translations
Translations of the word "cranky" in other languages:
🇵🇹 irritado
🇮🇳 चिड़चिड़ा
🇩🇪 mürrisch
🇮🇩 rewel
🇺🇦 роздратований
🇵🇱 drażliwy
🇯🇵 機嫌が悪い
🇫🇷 grincheux
🇪🇸 gruñón
🇹🇷 huysuz
🇰🇷 짜증내는
🇸🇦 مزاجي
🇨🇿 mrzutý
🇸🇰 mrzutý
🇨🇳 暴躁的
🇸🇮 godrnjav
🇮🇸 pirraður
🇰🇿 ашулы
🇬🇪 გაღიზიანებული
🇦🇿 əsəbi
🇲🇽 gruñón
Etymology
The word 'cranky' originated in the 17th century from the Scottish word 'crank', meaning
See also: crankiness.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,843, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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