Crotchety

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈkɹɒtʃ.É™.tɪ/
• US IPA: /ˈkɹɑ.tʃɨ.ti/

Origin

From crotchet + -y, using crotchet in the 16th century sense of a whim or a fancy

Alternative forms

• crochety

Full definition of crotchety

Adjective

1. Cranky, disagreeable, or stubborn, especially if prone to odd whims or fancies.