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单词 crosspatches
释义

crosspatch

noun

cross·​patch ˈkrȯs-ˌpach How to pronounce crosspatch (audio)
: 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

crosspatches

noun

plural of crosspatch
as in crabs
an irritable and complaining person that sweet little girl turns into a real crosspatch when she's hungry

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • crabs
  • mutterers
  • bears
  • complainers
  • cranks
  • hunks
  • bellyachers
  • grousers
  • sourpusses
  • murmurers
  • fussers
  • growlers
  • party poopers
  • curmudgeons
  • grumps
  • croakers
  • gripers
  • whiners
  • kickers
  • grumblers
  • grouches
  • soreheads
  • repiners
  • defeatists
  • spoilsports
  • killjoys
  • grinches
  • faultfinders
  • crocks
  • hypochondriacs
  • malcontents
  • nitpickers
  • objectors
  • quibblers
  • pessimists
  • naggers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • optimists
  • happy campers
  • Pollyannas
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