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(crotch-et-y) 3 syllables

Definition

adjective. easily annoyed or bad-tempered.

Example Sentence

The crotchety old lady told him to behave himself.

More Example Sentences

She found him to be very crotchety today.

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Rhymes

  • crotchety
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