cranky
adjective
ill-tempered; grouchy; cross.
crankiness
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a word derived from
cranky.
Example Sentences
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His approach was unique; he took the grandeur and majesty of the Duke Ellington Orchestra sax section, updated that sound, and infused it with bluesy grit and a gruff, avant-garde crankiness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
White also reprises some of the giddy crankiness he enjoys writing for his female characters, this time through a reunion between three lifelong friends played by Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb and Michelle Monaghan.
From Salon ● Feb. 16, 2025
The crankiness on the Reddit discussion boards came as the Fed’s actions cost many investors money.
From New York Times ● Dec. 31, 2022
But unusual crankiness and lethargy raised their concern, and tests showed his blood sugar levels were off the charts.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 16, 2022
It stared at Jeremy, broadcasting crankiness about the sudden movement.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
