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Cranky Thesaurus

(of a machine, etc.) Not in good working condition; defective, faulty.

Synonyms for Cranky

Depending on context, synonyms include shaky, crank, tender, fractious, petulant, tetchy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include crank, nettlesome, fractious, petulant, irritable, tetchy.

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What is another word for cranky?

Possible synonyms include shaky, crank, tender, fractious, petulant.

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