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cantankerous

/kæntˈæŋkərəs/ adjective · British & US
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What does cantankerous mean?

adjective

Having a bad temper; irritable and quarrelsome. Often used to describe someone who is difficult to please or get along with.

Example

"My cantankerous neighbor complained about the noise from my lawn mower again."

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