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Meaning
Adj
●
In Emotions:
Not in good working condition.
●
In Emotions:
Grouchy,
grumpy
,
irritable
;
easily
upset.
●
Not in
perfect
mental
working order
;
eccentric
, peculiar.
●
Synonym of
crank
(“of a
ship
:
liable
to
capsize
because of
poorly
stowed
cargo
or
insufficient
ballast”)
●
Full of
spirit
;
spirit
ed.
●
Weak, unwell.
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Origin
cranky
English
-y
English
-y
Middle English (1100-1500)
crank
English
cranc
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Irritable
Moody
Grumpy
Angry
Grouchy
Sleepy
Ornery
Fussy
Restless
Testy
Sulky
Pissy
Bitchy
Stroppy
Snippy
Impatient
Antsy
Tetchy
Tired
Lethargic
Anxious
Gassy
Depressed
Snotty
Fidgety
Frustrated
Bitter
Miserable
Lazy
Bossy
Overtired
Nippy
Whiny
Sad
Upset
Confused
Mad
Irritated
Uncomfortable
Nervous
Sick
Dizzy
Jealous
Bored
Crotchety
Drowsy
Snooty
Naughty
Thirsty
Dopey
Lonely
Nauseous
Rude
Emotional
Ill
Mischievous
Jumpy
Breathless
Paranoid
Hyperactive
Dull
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Rhymes
Lanky
Wanky
Manky
Tanky
Banky
Hanky
Tankie
Skanky
Yankee
Clanky
Hankey
Spanky
Swanky
Dankie
Yanqui
Pranky
Stanky
Cranky
Thankee
Blankie
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