crankiness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree English cranky Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English crankiness From cranky + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The state of being cranky.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| crankinesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
sh ćùdljivōst (state of being cranky) · bg нестабилност (state of being cranky) · ota خرچینلق (state of being cranky)