crossly
pronunciation
How to pronounce crossly in British English:
UK [krɒslɪ]
How to pronounce crossly in American English:
US [ˈkrɑslɪ]
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- Adverb:
- in an ill-natured manner
Word Origin
- crossly (adv.)
- "irritably," 1590s, from cross (adj.) + -ly (2).
Example
- 1. " You do talk rot. " he said crossly .
- 2. I said the last part a little crossly .
- 3. I hate that word hulking , objected tom crossly .
- 4. After a brief doze , tigress asked half crossly , half-jokingly , " where 've you been all day ? "
- 5. I asked crossly as caleb took me out of my room .