Associations to the word «Cranky»

Wiktionary

CRANKY, adjective. (obsolete) Weak, unwell.
CRANKY, adjective. (of a machine, etc.) Not in good working condition; shaky.
CRANKY, adjective. Grouchy, irritable; easily upset.
CRANKY, adjective. Not in perfect mental working order; eccentric, peculiar.
CRANKY, adjective. (archaic) Full of spirit; spirited.

Dictionary definition

CRANKY, adjective. (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail.
CRANKY, adjective. Easily irritated or annoyed; "an incorrigibly fractious young man"; "not the least nettlesome of his countrymen".

Wise words

He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.
Confucius