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  2. /crotchety

crotchety

UK/'krɒtʃiti/US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Irritable, stubborn, and prone to odd or contrary behavior; grumpy.

脾气乖戾的,爱发牢骚的,古怪的

Root Breakdown

Native English
crotchetyother
=crotchety

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The crotchety old man complained about everything and everyone.

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