Cross with Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɹɔs/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
KRAWSS with, KRAWSS wihth
kɹˈɒs/ /wˈɪð
kross WITH
Definition
To be annoyed or a little angry with someone, usually for a short or minor reason.
Usage & Nuances
Mildly informal, often used in British English. Commonly followed by 'with' plus a person: 'cross with you/him/her.' Softer than 'angry,' less formal than 'annoyed.' Not used for serious anger or in formal writing.
Spanish: enfadado con - molesto conPortuguese (BR): zangado com - irritado comPortuguese (PT): zangado com - aborrecido comChinese (Simplified): 对...生气 - 对...不高兴Chinese (Traditional): 對...生氣 - 對...不高興Hindi: से नाराज़Arabic: غاضب منBengali: রাগান্বিত হওয়াRussian: сердитый наJapanese: 〜に腹を立てているVietnamese: bực với - giận vớiKorean: ~에게 화가 난Turkish: -e kızgınUrdu: سے خفا ہوناIndonesian: kesal dengan
Example Sentences
I'm cross with my brother for breaking my toy.
basic
She is cross with her friend for being late.
basic
Don't be cross with me; I didn't mean to forget your birthday.
basic
He gets cross with himself when he makes mistakes at work.
natural
You don't need to get cross with the kids—they're just being playful.
natural
I was a bit cross with my roommate for leaving dirty dishes in the sink again.
natural