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CANTANKEROUSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does cantankerously mean?
• CANTANKEROUSLY (adverb)
The adverb CANTANKEROUSLY has 1 sense:
1. in a bad mood
Familiarity information: CANTANKEROUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a bad mood
Context example:
he answered her cantankerously
Pertainym:
cantankerous (having a difficult and contrary disposition)
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