cranky vs sulky

cranky

adj
  • Grouchy, grumpy, irritable; easily upset. 

  • Not in good working condition. 

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

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

sulky

adj
  • silent and withdrawn after being upset 

noun
  • Any carriage seating only the driver. 

  • A low two-wheeled cart, used in harness racing. 

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