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crosspatch

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Crosspatch (noun) means an easily annoyed, bad-tempered person.

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An easily annoyed, bad-tempered person.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from cross ("grumpy") and patch ("fool").

Synonyms

churl crank grump grouch

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What is the meaning of crosspatch?

"crosspatch" (noun) means an easily annoyed, bad-tempered person.

What is another word for crosspatch?

Other words for "crosspatch" include churl, crank, grump, grouch.

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