CROSSLY
Dictionary entry overview: What does crossly mean? • CROSSLY (adverb)
The adverb CROSSLY has 1 sense:
1. in an ill-natured manner
Familiarity information: CROSSLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• CROSSLY (adverb)
Meaning:
In an ill-natured manner
Synonyms:
crossly; grouchily; grumpily
Context example:
she looked at her husband crossly
Pertainym:
cross (perversely irritable)
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