cranky
/ˈkɹæŋki/adj
Elementary
1
Not in good working condition; defective, faulty.
2
Grouchy, grumpy, irritable; easily upset.
3
Not in perfect mental working order; eccentric, peculiar.
4
Synonym of crank (“of a ship: liable to capsize because of poorly stowed cargo or insufficient ballast”).
5
Full of spirit; spirited.
6
Weak, unwell.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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