crossly
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of crossly
Example Sentences
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‘How can you have a stone creature, anyway?’ said Renn crossly.
From Literature
Nim said crossly as she tugged the wagon back to the hut for the books and Jack’s files of notes.
From Literature
“In the bakehouse, where do you think?” he replied crossly.
From Literature
“I know what guitars sound like,” Grandmother said crossly.
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She scurried up Hazel’s side and curled around her neck, chittering crossly as if to say: Where have you been?
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