B2adjectiveinformalemotions
US/ˈkræŋ.ki/
UK/ˈkræŋ.ki/
easily annoyed and in a bad mood, often because you are tired or hungry (mainly American)
In context
The baby gets cranky if she misses her afternoon nap.
Sorry I was cranky earlier, I didn't sleep at all last night.
My old laptop is getting cranky and keeps freezing.
Words that go with cranky
verb + adjective
- get crankyI get cranky when I'm hungry.
adjective + noun
- cranky babyWe had a cranky baby on the plane all night.
- cranky oldOur cranky old neighbor complained about the music.
adjective + preposition
- tired and crankyThe kids were tired and cranky after the party.
adverb + adjective
- a little crankyHe's a little cranky before lunch.