crossly

[kraws-lee, kros-]

adverb

1. in a cross or angry manner.

Word History and Origins

Origin of crossly¹

First recorded in 1585–95; cross + -ly

Example Sentences

“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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“Why did you not ask for it in the first place?” he said crossly.

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“You should leave now. He’s waiting for you. Why are you looking at me like that?” she said crossly to Charles.

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“But this make it taste better!” he said crossly to Baachan.

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