crankiness

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White also reprises some of the giddy crankiness he enjoys writing for his female characters, this time through a reunion between three lifelong friends played by Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb and Michelle Monaghan.

From Salon • Feb. 16, 2025

Many of the people telling those stories don’t realize, though, that much of Ove’s crankiness is actually a symptom of his private heartache.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2023

The crankiness on the Reddit discussion boards came as the Fed’s actions cost many investors money.

From New York Times • Dec. 31, 2022

Putting aside Butler’s short-tempered crankiness and its impact on team morale, this messy stretch might be exactly what the Heat needed to maximize its postseason fortunes.

From Washington Post • Mar. 28, 2022

It stared at Jeremy, broadcasting crankiness about the sudden movement.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville