cranky
adjective
ill-tempered; grouchy; cross.
crankiness
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a word derived from
cranky.
Example Sentences
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While Maron sometimes kvetches about Feinartz’s hovering cameras, he seems to have given him a kind of all-access pass to his daily life in a way that belies his trademark crankiness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2025
There's that additional terror and crankiness that comes from being a parent.
From Salon ● Mar. 9, 2023
The crankiness on the Reddit discussion boards came as the Fed’s actions cost many investors money.
From New York Times ● Dec. 31, 2022
When Schrier campaigns, she said the crankiness of the times comes across loud and clear.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 15, 2022
It stared at Jeremy, broadcasting crankiness about the sudden movement.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
