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I get a little cranky with the whole business about kids not having attention spans. This reminds me of the usual business of thinking that the next generation is hopeless. Every generation has said that about every younger generation.
Robin McKinley

Meaning of "cranky" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CRANKY

cranky  [ˈkræŋkɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CRANKY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cranky is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES CRANKY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Cranky

Cranky may refer to: ▪ Cranky Kong, a character from the Donkey Kong video game series ▪ Cranky the Crane, a character from the children's television series Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends ▪ Mr. Cranky, a satirical film critic personae since 1995 ▪ Irritability ▪ Cranky, a form of moving panorama performance operated by a crank ▪ Cranky, a character from Where's My Water...

Definition of cranky in the English dictionary

The first definition of cranky in the dictionary is eccentric. Other definition of cranky is fussy and bad-tempered. Cranky is also shaky; out of order.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CRANKY


Ananke
əˈnæŋkɪ
blanky
ˈblæŋkɪ
branky
ˈbræŋkɪ
catananche
ˌkætəˈnæŋkɪ
clanky
ˈklæŋkɪ
cynanche
sɪˈnæŋkɪ
hanky
ˈhæŋkɪ
hanky-panky
ˈhæŋkɪˈpæŋkɪ
Killiecrankie
ˌkɪlɪˈkræŋkɪ
lanky
ˈlæŋkɪ
manky
ˈmæŋkɪ
pockmanky
pɒkˈmæŋkɪ
Sankey
ˈsæŋkɪ
skanky
ˈskæŋkɪ
swanky
ˈswæŋkɪ
tanky
ˈtæŋkɪ
wanky
ˈwæŋkɪ
Yankee
ˈjæŋkɪ
yankie
ˈjæŋkɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CRANKY

crank
crank handle
crank up
crankcase
crankier
crankiest
crankily
crankiness
crankish
crankle
crankly
crankness
Cranko
crankous
crankpin
crankshaft
Cranmer
crannied
crannies
crannog

WORDS THAT END LIKE CRANKY

chunky
clunky
conky
dinky
flunky
funky
honky
hunky
inky
junky
kinky
linky
pinky
punky
shonky
skunky
slinky
spunky
stinky
wonky

Synonyms and antonyms of cranky in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CRANKY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «cranky» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of cranky

Translation of «cranky» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CRANKY

Find out the translation of cranky to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cranky from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cranky» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

胡思乱想
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

irritable
570 millions of speakers

English

cranky
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सठिया
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غريب الأطوار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

капризный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

irritadiço
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খামখেয়ালী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

excentrique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kentut
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

verschroben
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

気難しい
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

불안
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cranky
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kỳ dị
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

விபரீதமாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विक्षिप्त
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

huysuz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

irritabile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zepsuty
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

примхливий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

capricios
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εκκεντρικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

cranky
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

SKRANGLIG
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

grinete
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cranky

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CRANKY»

The term «cranky» is quite widely used and occupies the 35.128 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CRANKY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cranky

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10 QUOTES WITH «CRANKY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word cranky.
1
Hank Azaria
In my cranky old age, I actually prefer recording alone now, on 'The Simpsons,' for example, because I find that the director can just focus on what I'm doing and I can do a lot of variations. A lot of times, when I record with a group, I'll stay after class for another hour or two.
2
Paget Brewster
I really didn't feel challenged anymore. I wanted to learn something and be excited again... While it can be a family - that environment is actually a family - in the sense that also you sometimes hate each other, you can't stand being around each other and grudges are held... I was getting cranky on 'Criminal Minds.'
3
Andy Griffith
I'm not really wise. But I can be cranky.
4
Peter Higgs
Nobody else took what I was doing seriously, so nobody would want to work with me. I was thought to be a bit eccentric and maybe cranky.
5
Bonnie Langford
I go to the gym regularly, not just for the way I look but because it makes me less cranky, too.
6
Robert Lansing
I wanted to be that cranky old guy that stands on his porch and yells at the neighborhood kids.
7
Seanan McGuire
'Seanan McGuire' is my real name; if I'm being silly and third-person about it, she's a frequently cranky, foul-mouthed Disney Princess on vacation in the real world, where she studies diseases, cuddles reptiles, watches lots of horror movies, and goes to as many corn fields as possible.
8
Robin McKinley
I get a little cranky with the whole business about kids not having attention spans. This reminds me of the usual business of thinking that the next generation is hopeless. Every generation has said that about every younger generation.
9
Christa Miller
I grew up in New York City, and both my parents worked. On weekends, we'd go out to the country, and on Sunday nights we'd come back. Sometimes we were a little cranky - it was a long drive. But we could always look forward to one thing: my mother's ziti and meat sauce.
10
Nathan Myhrvold
People get cranky when you burst their bubble. Over time, advances in astronomy have relentlessly reinforced the utter insignificance of Earth on a celestial scale. Fortunately, political and religious leaders stopped barbecuing astronomers for saying so, turning their spits with human-rights activists instead.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CRANKY»

Discover the use of cranky in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cranky and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Very Cranky Bear
Four animal friends cheer up a very cranky bear. Nick Bland's expressive, adorable illustrations complement delightful, rhyming, read-aloud text in this lesson about the importance of sharing with others.
Nick Bland, 2014
2
Cranky
Switch Witch takes advantage of Moonbeam's desire to stay up past his bedtime by giving him a Magic Light that keeps him awake and makes him cranky.
Stephen Cosgrove, 1985
3
Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint
In short, this book is for every thinking misfit suspicious of institutionalized religion, but who is still seeking transcendence and mystery.
Nadia Bolz-Weber, 2013
4
Cranky Pants
'Once again, Dr. Cheryl Steele has created a delightful story that can open the door to important conversations with children. I can't wait to share this story with the children in my life!' Patty Barker Elementary School Counselor
Cheryl Steele, 2012
5
Tall, Dark & Cranky
Lovely physical therapist Rebecca Calloway might not actually be residing with a fire-breathing dragon, but at times it seemed that way.
Kate Little, 2011
6
Why is Everyone So Cranky?: The Ten Trends Complicating Our ...
Offers advice on how to identify and measure anger, and combat the effects of the "hurry/worry culture."
C. Leslie Charles, 2001
7
Hard-Nosed Advice from a Cranky Law Professor: How to ...
The books aim is to give concise answers to questions that most students have when they begin law school. The books user-friendly style is one of its greatest assets.
Austen L. Parrish, Cristina C. Knolton, 2010
8
What to Do When You're Cranky & Blue: A Guide for Kids
Counselor and clinical psychologist James J. Crist has written a book that kids can turn to for support, encouragement, and ideas for coping when they feel bad, sad, grumpy, or lonely.
James J. Crist, 2013
9
Cranky's Bouillabaisse Cookbook & Kitchen Helper: A Tale of ...
This cookbook is comprised of recipes collected from many different countries and many different ethnic backgrounds.
Walter Hoving, 2008
10
Thomas & Friends: Cranky's Surprise
It's always a busy day on the Island of Sodor.
Britt Allcroft, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CRANKY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cranky is used in the context of the following news items.
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Cranky Hanke's Weekly Reeler July 8-14: Gallows Selfless Amy …
So Der Arnold couldn't take down either dinosaurs or animated emotions. I'm not sure what that tells us, but I feel certain it tells us something. «Mountain Xpress, Jul 15»
2
Winter, I'm breaking up with you
I told you I was cranky! Winter, I'm breaking up with you. Nath Valvo is a comedian based in Melbourne. You can find him on Facebook and ... «NEWS.com.au, Jul 15»
3
Disability payments on hold after woman's bank account grows too …
... in the ensuing days, only long drives would console her, like a cranky child. “The day after our father died, I drove Jen for eight hours straight ... «Ottawa Citizen, Jul 15»
4
Darragh Ó Sé: Cork show what they can do when pushed
It fed into the perfect mindset for them: backs to the wall, sick of being the butt of all jokes, cranky and bulling for action. The best way it was ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
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Despite protests of the cranky rich, Billionaires' Beach is now open …
MALIBU, California — It may be called "Billionaires' Beach," but the pristine views along one of Malibu's most exclusive coastlines are now ... «Mashable, Jul 15»
6
Return of the Cranks
They weren't terrible, mind you, but they sure were cranky. That's when I realized how the humid, sticky, sultry heat brings out the worst in us ... «Parker Live, Jul 15»
7
11 Tips for Better Sleep and Less Cranky Mornings
One of the most imperative fragments of our daily lives is sleep. All of us require about seven to nine hours of sleep everyday to function ... «India.com, Jul 15»
8
Hanging with Cranky and pie-starved cyclists in MEC Valley Century …
On one of the hottest days of the year, a keener from the Cranky Old Bastard Bicycle Club, several Raleigh hot lookers and your Ridley-riding ... «Vancouver Sun, Jul 15»
9
Kendrick Lamar Responds to Geraldo Rivera's Cranky Criticism
Mustachioed Fox News commentator/Al Capone vault raider/hoodie-blamer Geraldo Rivera, is not a fan of Kendrick Lamar. Rivera spoke out ... «SPIN, Jul 15»
10
Caroline Wozniacki got very cranky with a reporter doing their job …
Or maybe Caroline Wozniacki didn't get all the blue M&Ms she wanted in her dressing room after Thursday's ropey enough win over Denisa ... «SportsJOE, Jul 15»

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