Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cranky
adjective
/ˈkræŋ.ki/
Definition
Easily irritated or annoyed; in a bad mood.
Examples
- After not sleeping well, she felt cranky all morning.
- The cranky toddler refused to eat his vegetables.
- He always gets cranky when he’s hungry.
Meaning
The term ‘cranky’ describes a person who is easily upset or temperamental, often showing irritation over small matters.
Synonyms
- irritable
- grumpy
- cross
- testy
- petulant
