cranky

Example Sentences

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Every time I got close to one of the cranky old sisters, she puffed up ten times bigger than she actually was and started squawking and pecking.

From Literature

In reality, though, it’s the options premium they really like, and they tend to get cranky if the stock declines and they must buy it.

From Barron's

I’m not cranky or moody, I’m not scattered or stressed.

From The Wall Street Journal

The cows might be cranky, but they were never in that good a mood anyway.

From Literature

If he didn't get outside soon his mother would start to get cranky.

From Literature