cranky
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɹæŋki// UK //kɹˈæŋki// cranky
adj. easily annoyed or in a bad mood. You might feel this way when you are tired or hungry.
adj. irritable or easily vexed; prone to ill-tempered behavior. Often used to describe children or adults who are tired or physically uncomfortable.
The baby gets very cranky when he misses his nap.
I am always a bit cranky in the morning before I have my first cup of coffee.
The long flight and lack of sleep left the entire tour group feeling cranky and impatient with the local guides.
From crank + -y. Compare Middle Low German krankich (“sickly, unwell”).
Usage
Typically used predicatively after linking verbs like 'feel', 'get', or 'become'.