The difference between Cranky and Grouchy

When used as adjectives, cranky means weak, unwell, whereas grouchy means irritable.

check bellow for the other definitions of Cranky and Grouchy

  1. Cranky as an adjective (obsolete):

    Weak, unwell.

  2. Cranky as an adjective (of a machine, etc.):

    Not in good working condition.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: shaky"

  3. Cranky as an adjective:

    Grouchy, irritable; easily upset.

    Examples:

    "He got home from a long day at work tired and cranky."

  4. Cranky as an adjective:

    Not in perfect mental working order; eccentric, peculiar.

  5. Cranky as an adjective (archaic):

    Full of spirit; spirited.

  1. Grouchy as an adjective (originally, student slang):

    Irritable; easily upset; angry; tending to complain.

    Examples:

    "His boss gets grouchy when deadlines draw near."

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