Cantankerous

n.

Heard in Cork

A difficult, irritable or contrary person.

In use

He is a very cantankerous individual.

Posh English

He is a most difficult and contrary individual.

  • StroppyCantankerous, irritable, or spoiling for a needless argument.
  • AntichristA person of a contrary or difficult disposition.
  • Humpy cuntAn unpleasant, irritable or difficult person of either gender.
  • WagonAn cantankerous old woman, generally quite large, packing a serious punch.
  • WeaselA cantankerous or ill-tempered person.