crankiness

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The podcaster and stand-up comic gets reflective in moments with his ailing father and late romantic partner, Lynn Shelton, that counter the swirl of crankiness he’s long brewed.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

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

From New York Times • Dec. 31, 2022

Finally, her famous crankiness has a worthy target: she's mad at life.

From Salon • Aug. 13, 2022

But unusual crankiness and lethargy raised their concern, and tests showed his blood sugar levels were off the charts.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2022

Her face was average-looking, though it could have been pretty if it weren’t lined with so much crankiness.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan