crank
/kɹæŋk/ noun C2- An ill-tempered or nasty person. · Billy-Bob is a nasty old crank! He chased my cat away.
- A twist or turn of the mind; caprice; whim.
- A fit of temper or passion.
- An amateur in science or other technical subjects who persistently advocates flawed theories. · That crank next door thinks he’s created cold fusion in his garage.
Plural cranks
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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Lynde says that her father is a perfect old crank, and meaner than second skimmings.
Old Frankland the crank?”
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