crotchety
English
/ˈkɹɒtʃ.ə.tɪ/, /ˈkɹɑ.tʃɨ.ti/
adj
Definitions
- Cranky, disagreeable, or stubborn, especially if prone to odd whims or fancies.
Etymology
Suffix from English crotchet.
Origin
English
crotchet
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Cognates and derived terms
- crotchet English
- crotcheteer English
- crotchetily English
- crotchetiness English
- uncrotchety English
- crochet Old French