crank

Kennedy is known for pushing conspiracy theories and crank science.

Can the British government afford to crank up defence spending more quickly?

"Dr Crank", who runs ghost walks, said he had watched the goth festival grow into a "worldwide event".

So I crank the engine up, get it warm, get the bags pumping up and hit the little button in the car that raises it off the ground because I let it take a nap at nighttime.

As for me, I’ve lived my entire life in cold-weather northern cities for a reason: I’m a bitter elitist crank who hates beaches, humidity, and outdoor recreation.