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crossly

[ kraws-lee, kros- ]

/ ˈkrɔs li, ˈkrɒs- /

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adverb

in a cross or angry manner.

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Origin of crossly

First recorded in 1585–95; cross + -ly

Words nearby crossly

crosslight, crossline, cross-link, cross-linker, cross-lot bracing, crossly, Crossman, cross-match, cross matching, cross-mate, cross-modality

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How to use crossly in a sentence

"Well, I hope you'll manage to spare her an hour or two now that she's here," Minetta said a little crossly.
Mushroom Town|Oliver Onions
Then the billy goat sauntered up and looked over, and after that he eyed his wife a little crossly.
The Olive Fairy Book|Various
“He and Peggy are about as unlike as two people ever were in this world,” she added crossly.
The Camp Fire Girls at the End of the Trail|Margaret Vandercook
Janet told herself crossly that it was almost as if Mrs. Crofton had the evil eye, as far as animals were concerned!
What Timmy Did|Marie Adelaide Belloc Lowndes

"He wouldn't run away with you if you wanted to," said Alice crossly, and could have bitten out her tongue for the speech.
A Son of Perdition|Fergus Hume