Definition of Crotchety

1. Adjective. Having a difficult and contrary disposition. "A cantankerous and venomous-tongued old lady"

Exact synonyms: Cantankerous, Ornery
Similar to: Ill-natured
Derivative terms: Crotchet, Crotchetiness, Orneriness

Definition of Crotchety

1. a. Given to crotchets; subject to whims; as, a crotchety man.

Definition of Crotchety

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Crotchety

Crotalus scutulatus
Crotalus tigris
Crotalus toxin
Crotalus viridis
crotamiton
crotaphion
crotaphion
Crotaphytus
crotch
crotched
crotches
crotchet
crotchetiness
crotchetinesses
crotchets
crotchety (current term)
crotch hair
croton
crotonase
crotonbug
crotonbugs
crotonic acids
crotonobetaine reductase
crotons
crotonyl-ACP reductase
Croton bug
Croton eluteria
croton oil
croton oil
Croton tiglium

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