cranky

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
  2. adjective easily irritated or annoyed

Etymology

From crank + -y. Compare Middle Low German krankich (“sickly, unwell”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

crank, tender, tippy

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