crank 1 of 3

adjective

Definition of cranknext
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as in triumphant
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph you shouldn't feel so crank, considering that you beat the worst softball team in the league

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as in joyful
joyously unrestrained folks around here are downright crank that a local boy won a gold medal in the Olympics

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crank

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noun

ˈkraŋk How to pronounce crank (audio)
1
as in eccentric
a person of odd or whimsical habits she's a bit of a crank, but still a good-hearted person

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as in crab
an irritable and complaining person he's always a crank until he has his morning coffee

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as in whim
a sudden impulsive and apparently unmotivated idea or action his endless and unpredictable cranks made spending time with him exhausting

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crank

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verb

as in to wind

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Recent Examples of crank
Adjective
Model numbers can be found on the inside of the crank arm near the backside of the arm where the pedals are attached. — Elizabeth Napolitano, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2023 Any big-box retailer will have a selection of weather-band radios, powered by a crank or replaceable batteries. — Heather Kelly, Washington Post, 19 July 2023
Noun
Eisenberg’s mousy David is as well-acted as Culkin’s crank. — Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2025 Meanwhile, leading administration jobs are going to cranks and fanatics. — Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
Freezing weather requires homeowners to crank up the heat, but that—along with lower humidity and less light—creates a challenging environment for houseplants. — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025 In addition to its impressive navigation technology and handy sensors that crank up the suction speed for tougher messes, the gadget is also self-emptying. — Clara McMahon, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crank
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crank
  1. triumphant
  2. joyful
  3. eccentric
  4. crab
  5. whim
  6. wind
  7. proud
  8. lively
Adjective
  • Christopher John Rogers, for example, made a triumphant return to New York Fashion Week after a five-year hiatus.
    — Andrea Bossi, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
  • What happened next was world-historical: Maxentius drowned in the river, and the triumphant Constantine began to spread Christianity through his territories.
    — S. C. Cornell, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of triumphant
Adjective
  • Lucky Charms Rainbow Sprinkles Lucky Charms Rainbow Sprinkles cereal boasts a delicious birthday cake flavor with confetti sprinkle pieces, making every bite a joyful explosion of fun.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Alyssa describes her work as colorful and joyful, often incorporating small details that together tell a larger story.
    — Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of joyful
Noun
  • Rachel does a great job conveying such collective endeavors and group dreaming, the whole circumference of people who support bands: friends of friends, drop-of-a-hat designers, stopgap agents, stall owners, dealers, grandparents with record collections, eccentrics without portfolios.
    — Ian Penman, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
  • Would love to know what these career eccentrics make of the pomp and pageantry of the Grammys.
    — August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2025
Definition of eccentric
Noun
  • More than two dozen crabs were involved in the feeding frenzy, including one that appeared to have gotten inside the jellyfish and was eating its way out.
    — Mark Price, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The Lowcountry Boil — with crab legs, corn, and shrimp and lots of Old Bay seasoning — is worth the price, too.
    — Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of crab
Noun
  • But in this new climate, where corporate parents are hostage to Trump’s whims — MSNBC’s parent, Comcast, is, for instance, spinning off the network and likely hoping to sell it, which will need regulatory approval from Trump’s FCC — news divisions don’t seem to have much of a chance.
    — Michael Wolff, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
  • But the lockdowns made clear that the party was willing to sacrifice those gains, and people’s safety more broadly, at the whims of one man, Xi Jinping.
    — Vivian Wang, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of whim
Verb
  • This Lemonade Lecture will focus on the hidden treasures of the western trails that wind through picturesque landscapes, charming communities, and vibrant ecosystems.
    — Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
  • His message shows how a big onshore U.S. renewables player is navigating a White House that's hostile to wind and a Congress weighing the fate of clean power tax credits in budget talks.
    — Ben Geman, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of wind
Adjective
  • James, the proud dad was caught on camera celebrating the win like his own team had won the championship.
    — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Jaylon is a proud alumnus of the University of Georgia.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of proud
Adjective
  • Located in the lively South Lamar enclave, Zilker Studios also showcases its designer’s flair for space efficiency.
    — Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The popularity of this area is booming, with creatives and entrepreneurs enjoying the proximity to both nature and a lively community.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of lively

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