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cranky
in a bad mood and easily annoyed
Synonyms
- grumpy
- irritable
- cross
Antonyms
- cheerful
- agreeable
cranky in a sentence
The toddler grew cranky after a long day without a nap.
The cranky passenger sighed whenever the bus stopped.
Where it comes from
From an old word meaning 'weak or unsteady'
Memory hook
Picture a crank twisting someone's smile into an annoyed frown.
Read it in context
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