crosspatch
noun
cross·patch ˈkrȯs-ˌpach 
: grouch sense 2
Synonyms
- bear
- bellyacher
- complainer
- crab
- crank
- croaker
- curmudgeon
- fusser
- griper
- grouch
- grouser
- growler
- grumbler
- grump
- murmurer
- mutterer
- sourpuss
- whiner
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Example Sentences
that sweet little girl turns into a real crosspatch when she's hungry
Word History
Etymology
cross entry 3 + patch entry 3
First Known Use
circa 1700, in the meaning defined above
crosspatch
noun
as in crab
an irritable and complaining person that sweet little girl turns into a real crosspatch when she's hungry Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- crab
- bear
- mutterer
- complainer
- grouser
- crank
- curmudgeon
- sourpuss
- griper
- growler
- grump
- hunks
- murmurer
- croaker
- grumbler
- whiner
- sorehead
- kicker
- party pooper
- grouch
- bellyacher
- defeatist
- killjoy
- fusser
- grinch
- spoilsport
- faultfinder
- hypochondriac
- nitpicker
- crock
- quibbler
- repiner
- nagger
- pessimist
- malcontent
- objector
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- optimist
- Pollyanna
- happy camper
- retro
- retro-engine
- retro-operative
- retro-rocket
- retroact
- retroacted
- retroacting
- retroaction
- retroactions
- retroactive
- retroactive inhibition
- retroactive law
- retroactive statute
- retroactively
- retroactivities
- retroactivity
- retroacts
- retrocaecal
- retrocecal
- retrocede
- retroceded
- retrocedence
- retrocedes
- retroceding
- retrocession