Associations to the word «Crotchety»
Wiktionary
CROTCHETY, adjective. Cranky, disagreeable, or stubborn, especially if prone to odd whims or fancies.
Dictionary definition
CROTCHETY, adjective. Having a difficult and contrary disposition; "a cantankerous and venomous-tongued old lady"- Dorothy Sayers.
Wise words
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite
surprised to be taken at his word.