What is another word for cranky?
Pronunciation: [kɹˈaŋki] (IPA) 
Cranky is commonly used to describe a person who is easily irritated, irritable, and grouchy. However, there are also various other words that can be used as synonyms of cranky, such as moody, grumpy, testy, cantankerous, irascible, peevish, and surly. These words describe almost the same characteristic of a person who is easily annoyed, unhappy, and unpleasant. While some may say cranky is a mild term, these synonyms are a bit harsher. A person can be described as moody or irritable if they are easily angered or bad-tempered, while grumpy portrays a person who is quick to complain or snap at others. Testy is almost synonymous with cranky; it describes a person who is easily agitated and quick to anger. Cantankerous describes somebody who is bad-tempered, making a fuss or difficult to get along with.
