cranky

== English == === Etymology === From crank +‎ -y. Compare Middle Low German krankich (“sickly, unwell”). === Pronunciation === (without æ-raising) IPA(key): /ˈkɹæŋki/ (æ-raising) IPA(key): /ˈkɹeɪ̯ŋki/, /ˈkɹɛ̃ŋki/ Rhymes: -æŋki Hyphenation: cran‧ky === Adjective === cranky (comparative crankier, superlative crankiest) (of a machine, etc.) Not in good working condition; defective, faulty. Synonym: shaky Grouchy, grumpy, irritable; easily upset. Not in perfect mental working order; eccentric, peculiar. Synonym of crank (“of a ship: liable to capsize because of poorly stowed cargo or insufficient ballast”). (archaic) Full of spirit; spirited. (obsolete) Weak, unwell. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====