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When someone is upset, anygry, or unhappy. Another word for "Pissed Off". Usually said in a non-offensive manner.
Wake me up and I'll get cranky
cranky by tkkw May 13, 2005
Why are you so cranky today? Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed?
cranky by Light Joker April 9, 2006
bad-tempered, eccentric
are you being cranky?
cranky by sara March 9, 2004
Easily irritated, especially from being tired and especially in reference to a child (or at least someone who's patronized). One tends to be cranky at night (before needed sleep), while crabby soon after waking up.
Whiney child, at 10pm: Noooo! I wanna watch Dragonball Z!
Mother: Oh, looks like somebody's cranky! Someone needs to go to bed.
cranky by Nuri Nutt December 9, 2008
1) Referring to a boat that is liable to capsize
2) The sexual act of tossing salad when extremely angry or upset
-My boats been cranky lately so I won't sail it
-And right in the middle of the argument, Barry just flipped me over and gave me a wicked cranky
Cranky by Sam April 17, 2005
If a situation is cranky, it is uncomfortable and you wish you could avoid it. It is most likely going to be a painful experience for your soul.
Its gonna be so cranky meeting my girlfriends parents.
Cranky by Andy March 17, 2005