crankily

Variant of cranky

cranky definition

cranky (kraŋ′kē)

adjective crankier crank′i·er, crankiest crank′i·est

  1. in poor condition; apt to operate poorly
  2. irritable; cross
  3. odd; eccentric
  4. Rare full of turns; crooked
  5. Naut. liable to lurch or capsize; unsteady

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