cranky

crank-y · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Bad-tempered or irritable.

  2. 2.

    (Of a machine) working badly or erratically.

  3. 3.

    Eccentric or unconventional.

Related words

Antonyms: cheerful, good-natured, pleasant
See also: grouchy, grumpy, irritable, moody
Synonyms: bad-tempered, grouchy, grumpy, irritable, peevish

Etymology

From "crank" (eccentric person) + "-y" suffix. Developed in American English in the 19th century.