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How to pronounce “crotchety”
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Pronunciation guide for crotchety
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of crotchety with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 6 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Jane Fonda: Life's third act 11 minutes, 21 seconds
I thought, "Oh my gosh. I'm going to become a crotchety old lady."
- Definition summary
- Cranky, disagreeable, or stubborn, especially if prone to odd whims or fancies.
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How to pronounce crotchety
Jane Fonda: Life's third act 11 minutes, 21 seconds

I thought, "Oh my gosh. I'm going to become a crotchety old lady."
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “crotchety”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Cranky, disagreeable, or stubborn, especially if prone to odd whims or fancies.
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