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crosspatch

[ kraws-pach, kros- ]

noun

, Informal.
  1. a bad-tempered or irritable person.


crosspatch

/ ˈkrɒsˌpætʃ /

noun

  1. informal.
    a peevish bad-tempered person
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of crosspatch1

First recorded in 1690–1700; cross- + patch 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of crosspatch1

C18: from cross + obsolete patch fool
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Example Sentences

But the old crosspatch never says a word when one comes near him to talk; all he does is to come along with his big stick.

"What an old crosspatch he is," began Marjorie as her brother came up with her.

"And I have been thinking that the old man will fight to keep my diamond crown," said King Crosspatch anxiously.

Queen Grumpy and King Crosspatch refused to ride in their royal coach of gold and glass.

When it was daylight at last, King Crosspatch clapped his hands to call his servants to attend.

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