Grumpy person.
Crosspatch
KROS-pach
ˈkrɒspatʃ
Noun
Example Sentences
"Don't be such a crosspatch!"
"Old crosspatch."
Etymology & History
British term for bad-tempered person. Cross plus patch.
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1700s
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Language
mild
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Formality
informal
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