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Definition of crankiness

crankiness

/ˈkræŋ.ki.nəs/
cran · ki · ness
Adverb:crankily
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Adjective:cranky
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• noun

1

The state or quality of being easily annoyed, irritable, or bad-tempered, often due to fatigue or discomfort.

Example

"A lack of sleep was the primary cause of the toddler's afternoon crankiness."

2

Eccentricity, oddness, or whimsicality in behavior or character.

Example

"The old inventor was known around town for his harmless crankiness and unusual contraptions."

3

Unsteadiness, shakiness, or liability to capsize or break down (especially of a vessel, vehicle, or machine).

Example

"The narrow hull gave the small sailboat a dangerous crankiness in rough waters."

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• Rhymes for crankiness

• Nearby Words

crankcase
crankhandle
crankily
crankiness
crankshaft
cranky
cranny

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crankiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crankiness
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