cantankerous

Definition

  • adjective: often angry and annoyed
  • adjective: difficult or irritating to deal with
  • synonyms: bad-tempered, bearish, bilious

Examples

  • a 'cantankerous' [='cranky'] old man

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) And let's face it. You are a lot easier on the eyes. Inside you're the same old mean, salty... - Easy. - ... cantankerous, foul, angry ogre you always been. And you're still the same annoying donkey. Yeah. Well... (..)
    2004 Shrek 2