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Meanings of crankiness in English

A fussy and eccentric disposition.

Usage of crankiness in English
1
On the subject of crankiness, I've observed acute examples in unexpected places.
The Irish Times
2
But this crankiness had nothing to do with funky tasting tap water.
News.com.au
3
Anyway, the Warshawski Agency is famous for the crankiness of its operatives.
Body work
4
Ryanair crankiness: is there anything else that unites so much as a nation?
The Irish Times
5
She did not really have emotions, unless you count overwhelming crankiness.
Dexter’s Final Cut
6
Despite her occasional crankiness, Esther really had blossomed as a barista.
French pressed
7
You have a deal too much sense to harbor any crazy spiritual crankiness.
At the Mercy of Tiberius
8
It's worse than simple crankiness-thepoor old chap is getting almost--
Fraternity
9
When it comes to plumbing, for example, crankiness is fine: gurgling can add character.
The Guardian
10
My musicians weren't bothered; they were used to Viridius, whose crankiness knew no limits.
Seraphina
11
Said Mildred with a faint sneer, "That sounds like Mr. Keith's crankiness."
The Price She Paid
12
The test of "crankiness," then, lies in the adequacy of the advantage reaped.
International Language, Past, Present & Future / With Specimens ...
13
Besides, I like to think that my colleagues find my iconoclastic crankiness kind of endearing.
Wired
14
He belonged to C Company, and was a man subject to occasional fits of crankiness.
Uncle Sam's Boys in the Philippines; or, Following the Flag agai...
15
Wracked and riddled with the crankiness this morning.
The Irish Times
16
And when crankiness was just around the corner.
The Princess Bride
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