crotchety

Adjective

Irritable; eccentric; having a peculiar temperament.

ریشه

From 'crotchet' meaning a whimsical or stubborn notion, which in turn comes from Old French 'crochet'.

مثال

• The crotchety old man yelled at the kids playing in his yard.
• She became crotchety if she didn't get her morning coffee.
• His crotchety behavior was off-putting to some.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Crotchety old man Crotchety behavior Crotchety temperament