Cranks R Us

crank (krngk) n. 1. A device for transmitting rotary motion, consisting of a handle or arm attached at right angles to a shaft. 2. A clever turn of speech; a verbal conceit: quips and cranks. 3. A peculiar or eccentric idea or action. 4. Informal: a.) A grouchy person. b.) An eccentric person, especially one who is unduly zealous. 5. Slang: Methamphetamine. (courtesy thefreedictionary.com)