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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 moodplay

  Familiarity information: CANTANKEROUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


CANTANKEROUSLY (adverb)


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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