crankiness

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The podcaster and stand-up comic gets reflective in moments with his ailing father and late romantic partner, Lynn Shelton, that counter the swirl of crankiness he’s long brewed.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

The crankiness on the Reddit discussion boards came as the Fed’s actions cost many investors money.

From New York Times • Dec. 31, 2022

Finally, her famous crankiness has a worthy target: she's mad at life.

From Salon • Aug. 13, 2022

Putting aside Butler’s short-tempered crankiness and its impact on team morale, this messy stretch might be exactly what the Heat needed to maximize its postseason fortunes.

From Washington Post • Mar. 28, 2022

It stared at Jeremy, broadcasting crankiness about the sudden movement.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville