crossly
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of crossly
Example Sentences
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He tells me crossly that he's had the name since birth and that it's always been his ambition to run for president.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2019
“It’s very clear that the language Boris Johnson used to describe people’s appearance has caused offense,” she said crossly.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 15, 2018
Miss Nicoll wonders crossly, when a bunch of students turn in essays on “The Great Gatsby” that are, basically, copied from Wikipedia.
From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2017
“Is the internet ‘down’ or something?” he tweeted crossly.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 19, 2015
The words hadn’t washed out yet, which I was sure Aunt Loma noticed as she said crossly, “Mornin’, Sister.”
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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