Cranky

Synonyms of cranky

• irritable
• grumpy
• crabby

Antonyms of cranky

• pleasant
• agreeable
• cheerful

Collocations of cranky

cranky old man

Frequency: 70 %

The cranky old man yelled at the kids to get off his lawn.

cranky baby

Frequency: 60 %

The cranky baby wouldn't stop crying until he was fed.

cranky teenager

Frequency: 50 %

The cranky teenager slammed the door and refused to come out of his room.

cranky customer

Frequency: 45 %

The cranky customer demanded to speak to the manager.

cranky neighbor

Frequency: 40 %

The cranky neighbor complained about the noise coming from the party next door.

Idiomatic Expressions for cranky

• Phrase: cranky old man/woman
  Meaning: a term used to describe an elderly person who is easily annoyed or grumpy
  Usage: My neighbor is a cranky old man who yells at kids for playing near his yard.