Definitions for crotchety
ˈkrɒtʃ ɪ ticrotch·ety

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cantankerous, crotchety, orneryadjective

   having a difficult and contrary disposition

   "a cantankerous and venomous-tongued old lady"- Dorothy Sayers

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. crotchetyadjective

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

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

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1. crotchety

   Crotchety generally refers to someone who is irritable, grumpy, or easily annoyed, especially because of old age. It can also refer to being eccentric or difficult in manner or disposition.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Crotchetyadjective

   given to crotchets; subject to whims; as, a crotchety man

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce crotchety?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of crotchety in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of crotchety in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=crotchety
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Crotchety
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crotchety
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=crotchety