crosspatch

noun

cross·patch ˈkrȯs-ˌpach

: grouch sense 2

that sweet little girl turns into a real crosspatch when she's hungry

Etymology

First Known Use

circa 1700, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of crosspatch was circa 1700

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Style

“Crosspatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crosspatch. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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