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Cranky (Adjective)

Easily irritated or annoyed; "an incorrigibly fractious young man"; "not the least nettlesome of his countrymen".

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He's always cranky in the mornings, don't talk to him before he's had his coffee.
My toddler is getting cranky from being stuck in the car for so long.
She's been feeling cranky all day, probably due to lack of sleep.
He's such a cranky old man, always complaining about something or other.
The heat and humidity were making everyone cranky, especially during rush hour.

(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail.

All adjective clusters.

The old sailboat was notoriously cranky and required constant adjustments to stay upright.
Due to its shallow keel, the yacht was cranky and difficult to handle in windy conditions.
Sailors often complain about the cranky nature of certain boat designs that are prone to tilting.
The captain warned his crew that the vessel was cranky and might capsize if they weren't careful.
Racing enthusiasts often seek out cranky boats that can take advantage of windy conditions to gain an edge.