😠crotchety

adjective
/ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

Meaning

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining

Example Sentences

The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.

Synonyms

grumpy, irritable, cranky, grouchy

Antonyms

cheerful, pleasant, friendly

Collocations

crotchety old man, crotchety mood, crotchety neighbor

Related Vocabularies

not based on or behaving according to the principles of equality or justice
Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.
Being reserved or nervous around other people.
showing great care, attention, and diligence in work or tasks
Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average

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