"scranky" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more scranky [comparative], most scranky [superlative]
Etymology: Probably related to scrawny and lanky Etymology templates: {{l|en|scrawny}} scrawny, {{l|en|lanky}} lanky Head templates: {{en-adj}} scranky (comparative more scranky, superlative most scranky)
  1. (Scotland, archaic) thin; lean Tags: Scotland, archaic
    Sense id: en-scranky-en-adj-uGLlmug2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Scottish English

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