"Crotchety" is a word in ENGLISH

crotchety ENGLISH
Definition:

Given to crotchets; subject to whims; as, a crotchety
man.

Few words of positivity

Every word the right one and exactly where it should be. That's basically the highest compliment I can give.

Gabrielle Zevin, The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

WORD SUGGESTIONS
Laugh your heart out.

The Counselor was talking to the campers about safety. She said 'Don't climb any trees. If you fall down and break a leg, don't come running to me!'

crank ENGLISH

A person full of crotchets; one given to fantastic or impracticable projects; one whose judgment is perverted in respect to …

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