What is or is the word we use is a “cranky” or the slightly more humorous “cranky-pants”. If your problem is about something bothering you it’s a non-inflammatory way to ask for my/her advice and this allows for comedic exchanges.

I think you really need to change your pants. If you are a lady, why not change your clothes? What
are some answers for “What? Why is it so important to ask the question “why?” I’ve
had this for a while ” “You have a crank in them. ”

” Why are they here”