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cantankerous

The correct spelling is cantankerous.

How to pronounce cantankerous

/kænˈtæŋkəɹəs/
adjective

IPA: /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. 1.Given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature; ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.

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