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

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

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

From New York Times • Dec. 31, 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