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crotchety

/krɒtʃiːti/ adjective · British & US
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What does crotchety mean?

adjective

Having a bad or irritable temper; cantankerous. Often used to describe someone who is stubbornly resistant to change or new ideas.

Example

"My crotchety old neighbor complained about the new speed bump on our street."

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