In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
CRANKILY
Etymology
Adverb
crankily (comparative more crankily, superlative most crankily)
In a cranky manner.
Source: Wiktionary
CRANKY
Crank"y (-), a.
1. Full of spirit; crank.
2. Addicted to crotchets and whims; unreasonable in opinions; crotchety. [Colloq.]
3. Unsteady; easy to upset; crank.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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