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- [kroch-i-tee]
- /ˈkrɒtʃ ɪ ti/
- /ˈkrɒtʃ.ɪ.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kroch-i-tee]
- /ˈkrɒtʃ ɪ ti/
Definitions of crotchety word
- adjective crotchety A crotchety person is bad-tempered and easily irritated. 3
- adjective crotchety cross; irritable; contrary 3
- adjective crotchety full of crotchets 3
- adjective crotchety full of peculiar whims or stubborn notions; cantankerous; eccentric 3
- adjective crotchety having the nature of a crotchet 3
- adjective crotchety given to odd notions, whims, grouchiness, etc. 1
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Origin of crotchety
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; crotchet + -y1
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Parts of speech for Crotchety
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
crotchety popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for crotchety
adj crotchety
- grouchy — sullenly discontented; sulky; morose; ill-tempered.
- grumpy — surly or ill-tempered; discontentedly or sullenly irritable; grouchy.
- crusty — Crusty bread has a hard, crisp outside.
- ornery — ugly and unpleasant in disposition or temper: No one can get along with my ornery cousin.
- cantankerous — Someone who is cantankerous is always finding things to argue or complain about.
adjective crotchety
- touchy — apt to take offense on slight provocation; irritable: He is very touchy when he's sick.
- short-tempered — having a quick, hasty temper; irascible.
- tetchy — irritable; touchy.
Antonyms for crotchety
adj crotchety
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
- happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
adjective crotchety
- good-humored — having or showing a pleasant, amiable mood: a good-humored man; a good-humored remark.
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