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cantankerous
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[kanˈtaŋk(ə)rəs], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative
(e.g: he can be a cantankerous old fossil at times)
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Origin
:
mid 18th century: of unknown origin; perhaps a blend of Anglo-Irish cant ‘auction’ and rancorous (see rancour)
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