adv. [f. CRANKY a. + -LY2.] In a cranky manner.
1864. T. Butler, in Blackw. Mag., XCV. 283. ‘Tis a saying that hasna much sense in it,’ said the Doctor, crankily.
1875. Anderida, III. iii. 54. A rusted brazier stood crankily on its three legs.
