Definitions

1. adjective

irritable or bad-tempered; easily annoyed or upset; having a tendency to complain or find fault

“She’s been cranky all morning, ever since she lost her favorite pen.”

2. noun

a crank; an eccentric or unorthodox person

“The artist’s cranky style was both admired and criticized by the critics.”

3. verb

to become or make something cranky

“The long car ride made the baby cranky, so they stopped for a snack.”