CRANKY

cranky, fractious, irritable, nettlesome, peevish, peckish, pettish, petulant, scratchy, testy, tetchy, techy

(adjective) easily irritated or annoyed; “an incorrigibly fractious young man”; “not the least nettlesome of his countrymen”

crank, cranky, tender, tippy

(adjective) (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

cranky (comparative crankier, superlative crankiest)

(obsolete) Weak, unwell.

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

Synonym: shaky

Grouchy, grumpy, irritable; easily upset.

Not in perfect mental working order; eccentric, peculiar.

(archaic) Full of spirit; spirited.

Source: Wiktionary


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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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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