Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

turn someone's crank

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.53 in modern English

Syllables: turn -some-one's crank
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

17

Letters

3

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To arouse a person's interest or passion; to excite someone.

Informal

Example Sentences

"McGwire had said that international competition did not "turn my crank," but the players on the dais today seemed positively excited about the trip."
"But it was journalism that turned his crank. He loved knowing the secrets and the gossip; he loved trafficking in information."
"[A]bsolutely nothing beats pursuing the path that truly fascinates your brain, engages your energy, and touches your soul. Whatever you do, do what turns your crank."
"Yet if you ask guys which Hollywood stars most turn their crank, you'd be surprised who their answers might be, and why."

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

turns someone's crank (present, singular) turning someone's crank (participle, present) turned someone's crank (participle, past) turned someone's crank (past)

Synonyms

float someone's boat

Questions

What does turn someone's crank mean?: To arouse a person's interest or passion; to excite someone.

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