crosspatch

Questions

What does crosspatch mean?

A grumpy, bad-tempered or irascible person.

Where does crosspatch come from?

From cross (“grumpy”) + patch (“fool”).

How to pronounce crosspatch

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “crosspatch”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “crosspatch”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “crosspatch” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.