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crotchety

adjective
/ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

Meaning

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining

Example Sentences

The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.

Synonyms

grumpy, irritable, cranky, grouchy

Antonyms

cheerful, pleasant, friendly

Collocations

crotchety old man, crotchety mood, crotchety neighbor

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