释义 |
ˈcrotchetiness [f. crotchety + -ness.] The quality of being crotchety.
1837Mill Let. May in Wks. (1963) XII. 336 His crotchettiness, and his fussiness, and his go-between inclinations. 1860Sat. Rev. 16 June 764/2 The fault to which Examiners are liable is sometimes called crotchetiness, but a better name for it would be vanity. 1877Daily News 9 Oct. 5/2 Amazement at the crotchetiness of his host. |