Word: crotchety
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: crotch
et
y
Definition: Cranky, disagreeable, or stubborn, especially if prone to odd whims or fancies.
Morphemes:
Affix: crotchet
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A whim or a fancy.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: croc
Language: fro
Decoded: croc
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a hook-shaped weapon
Affix: -et
Language: fro
Decoded: -et
Meaning: diminutive suffix
Affix: -y
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verbs to form adjectives meaning "inclined to".