The phrase
"cranky old man" is a common expression used to describe an elderly person who is often irritable, grumpy or difficult.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«cranky»
«old»
«man»
Sentences with «cranky old man»
- Starmount Forest Country Club — this was a different clientele and there was one cranky old man who always wrote in 10 % for tips no matter who served him — the standard was to just sign the bill and the club added 15 % — there were a few who wrote in 20 % — it was good money to work an event like a wedding or bar mitzvah — there were always extra tips (mamamilkandme.com)
- Krugman should be careful tossing out the phrase «cranky old man stuff.» (alephblog.com)
- Sometimes when I read unflattering stories about players and their antics, I feel like the cranky old man yelling, «GET OFF MAH LAWN!!!!» But the biggest pet peeve I have about these youngins is players tell the public business that should be left in the locker room. (sbnation.com)
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