Definition of crotchety Crotchety

/kɹɑˈʧʌti/ - [krachutee] - crotch•et•y

We found 5 definitions of crotchety from 5 different sources.

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What does crotchety mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

crotchety - having a difficult and contrary disposition; "a cantankerous and venomous-tongued old lady"- Dorothy Sayers
  cantankerous, ornery
  ill-natured having an irritable and unpleasant disposition
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • crotchety (a.)
    Given to crotchets; subject to whims; as, a crotchety man.

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  • crotchety
    Having a difficult and contrary disposition.

Part of speech

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  • crotchety, adjective.

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