Crosspatch

/ˈkrɔːspætʃ/ noun

Definition

A bad-tempered or irritable person; someone who is easily angered or grumpy.

Etymology

From 'cross' (bad-tempered) + 'patch' (possibly from obsolete 'patchcock,' meaning a type of fellow). This quaint English word dates to the 17th century.

Kelly Says

Crosspatch is the perfect word for someone who always seems annoyed—it's old-fashioned and sounds affectionate enough that you could call someone this without getting in serious trouble!

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