cranky

[ˈkræŋki]

cranky Definition

• 1. easily irritated or annoyed
• 2. slightly ill
• 3. not working properly

Using cranky: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cranky" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She gets cranky when she doesn't get enough sleep.

• Example

  I'm feeling a bit cranky today.

• Example

  The old car's engine was cranky and wouldn't start.

cranky Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cranky

• irritable
• grumpy
• testy
• peevish
• cantankerous

Antonyms for cranky

• pleasant
• agreeable

Phrases with cranky

• cranky about something

  to be upset or annoyed about something

  Example

  He's been cranky about the new office policy all week.

• cranky old man/woman

  an elderly person who is easily irritated or difficult to deal with

  Example

  My neighbor is a cranky old woman who yells at anyone who walks on her lawn.

• cranky baby

  a baby who is fussy or irritable

  Example

  The cranky baby wouldn't stop crying, no matter what we did.

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Summary: cranky in Brief

The term 'cranky' [ˈkræŋki] describes someone who is easily irritated or annoyed, often due to lack of sleep or slight illness. It can also refer to something that is not working properly, such as a car engine. 'Cranky' is synonymous with 'irritable,' 'grumpy,' and 'testy.' Phrases like 'cranky about something' and 'cranky old man/woman' are common, while 'cranky baby' refers to a fussy infant.