cranky
word
/ˈkɹæŋki/
KRANG-kee
/kɹˈæŋki/
KRANG-kee
Definition
Someone who is cranky is easily annoyed, in a bad mood, or grumpy, often for no obvious reason.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in informal or spoken English. Common with people, especially children or when tired. Similar to 'grumpy' but can sound less serious or temporary. Not typically used for situations or objects.
Spanish: irritable - malhumorado - gruñónPortuguese (BR): mal-humorado - irritadoPortuguese (PT): mal-humorado - irritadiçoChinese (Simplified): 易怒的 - 脾气坏的Chinese (Traditional): 易怒的 - 脾氣壞的Hindi: चिड़चिड़ा - झल्लाया हुआArabic: متعكر المزاج - سريع الغضبBengali: বিষণ্ণ - ঝগড়াটে - খিটখিটেRussian: раздражительный - ворчливый - капризныйJapanese: 不機嫌な - イライラしたVietnamese: cáu kỉnh - gắt gỏng - khó chịuKorean: 짜증나는 - 신경질적인Turkish: huysuz - asabiUrdu: چڑچڑا - بدمزاجIndonesian: rewel - mudah marah - cemberut
Example Sentences
My little brother gets cranky when he is hungry.
basic
The baby was cranky all night and didn't sleep well.
basic
Don't be cranky just because you lost the game.
basic
He's a bit cranky this morning—maybe he didn't get enough sleep.
natural
After working all day, anyone would feel a little cranky.
natural
Sorry I was cranky earlier—I've just been really stressed.
natural