Definition of Cranky
Cranky
cranky


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(adjective)
(informal American) irritable, grumpy, and bad-tempered, easily annoyed or angered;

e.g. Many people become cranky when they need food or rest.

(adjective)
(informal) strange or unusual, bizarre and eccentric;

e.g. I didn't have the patience for his cranky theories of aliens invading the town.

(adjective)
(informal) unpredictable in functioning, working shakily or generally badly;

e.g. She drives a cranky old car that always seems like it will break down.



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