crossly

[/ˈkrɔːsli/]
adverb
de forma irritada; com irritação; rispidamente
1. in an angry, annoyed, or bad-tempered manner
She spoke crossly to her assistant about the missed deadline.
Ela falou de forma irritada com sua assistente sobre o prazo perdido.
2. in a manner showing displeasure or impatience
He crossly dismissed her explanation without listening fully.
Ele despediu rispidamente sua explicação sem ouvir completamente.
In both American and Brazilian English, 'crossly' is used in professional and personal contexts to describe irritated communication. In Brazilian Portuguese, speakers often prefer the more direct 'com irritação' or 'rispidamente' in formal settings, while casual speech may employ expressions like 'com raiva' (with anger) or 'bravo' (angry).
NYC Slang
snappily; with attitude
Synonyms / Sinônimos
irritablyangrilytestilysharplycurtlysnippily
Antonyms / Antônimos
kindlypleasantlysweetlywarmlygently

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
com irritação; de forma rispida
common and widely understood
Rio de Janeiro
com raiva; chato
may use more colloquial expressions
São Paulo
irritadamente; bruscamente
formal and business contexts
Portugal
com mau modo; com má educação
slightly different idiomatic expression

Related Words

crosscrossnesscrossingbad-temperedirritation

Related Idioms & Phrases

get on one's nerves (causing someone to speak crossly)
rub someone the wrong way (causing a crossly response)
sharp tongue (someone who speaks crossly)
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