Definition of "crossly" [cross•ly]

• In a cross manner. (adverb)

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• "She snapped the word crossly, angry with herself for letting emotion show."
• "There was a knock at the door, but Peace was frantically tugging at the big kettle stuck fast to the stove cover, and without pausing in her task, she called crossly, "You will have to wait till we can get this rice 'tended to before we can see what you want, whoever you are."
• ""Very well," crossly, "don't believe it then; only don't ask questions another time if you mean to turn round and sneer when a fellow tries to explain."