Crotchety(adjective)
Irritable and easily annoyed, especially because of old age or stubbornness.
Hindi meaning:चिड़चिड़ा और झक्की
Synonyms: Irritable, Cranky, Cantankerous, Grumpy
Antonyms: Amiable, Agreeable, Cheerful, Good-natured
Example: The crotchety landlord complained about every little noise in the building.
Trick to remember: Crotchety = cranky; imagine a person getting irritated over every chhoti si baat.
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