Cantankerous

From Fresh Dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Translations

English

Etymology

Perhaps derived from earlier contenkerous, from contentious + rancorous.

Pronunciation

• IPA /kænˈtæŋkəɹəs/

Adjective

cantankerous

1. Stubborn, cranky, or surly

   A cantankerous landlord who always grumbled when asked to fix something.

Translations

Czech: nevrlý, hašteřivý Finnish: riidanhaluinen, ilkeä