crosspatch

[ kraws-pach, kros- ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a bad-tempered or irritable person.

crosspatch

/ ˈkrɒsˌpætʃ /

noun

1. informal.
   a peevish bad-tempered person

Word History and Origins

Origin of crosspatch¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; cross- + patch ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of crosspatch¹

C18: from cross + obsolete patch fool

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.

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

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

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

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

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