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Rarecantankerous
The correct spelling is cantankerous.
How to pronounce cantankerous
/kænˈtæŋkəɹəs/
adjectiveIPA: /kænˈtæŋkəɹəs/
Say it like: Can-tan-ker-ows
The correct spelling is cantankerous. Given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature; ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.
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Definition
adjective
- 1.Given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature; ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.
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