Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

crotchety

adjective
/ˈkrɒtʃ.ɪ.ti/
Definition
Easily irritated or annoyed
Examples
  • My crotchety neighbor always complains about the noise.
  • She can be quite crotchety after a long day at work.
Meaning
A person who is often grumpy or cranky, especially due to old age.
Synonyms
  • grumpy
  • irritable
  • cranky
  • grouchy