cranky vs dilly

cranky

adj
  • Not in perfect mental working order; eccentric, peculiar. 

  • Not in good working condition. 

  • Synonym of crank (“of a ship: liable to capsize because of poorly stowed cargo or insufficient ballast”) 

  • Grouchy, grumpy, irritable; easily upset. 

dilly

adj
  • Silly; characteristic of a dill. 

  • Redolent of dill (the herb). 

noun
  • Someone or something that is remarkable or unusual. 

  • A dilly bag. 

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