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How to pronounce “cranky”
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Pronunciation guide for cranky
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of cranky with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- How to Have a Better Sense of Humor (W/ Dan Harris and Guests)
going to be judgmental or cranky or
- Definition summary
- (of a machine, etc.) Not in good working condition; defective, faulty.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce cranky
How to Have a Better Sense of Humor (W/ Dan Harris and Guests)
going to be judgmental or cranky or
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “cranky”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- (of a machine, etc.) Not in good working condition; defective, faulty.
- Grouchy, grumpy, irritable; easily upset.
- Not in perfect mental working order; eccentric, peculiar.
- Synonym of crank (“of a ship: liable to capsize because of poorly stowed cargo or insufficient ballast”).
- (archaic) Full of spirit; spirited.
- (obsolete) Weak, unwell.
Practice Nearby Words
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Similar Sounds
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