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crosswise


2crosswise

adj

Definition of CROSSWISE

1
: transverse, crossing
2
: involved in conflict or disagreement <got crosswise with his teacher>
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Examples of CROSSWISE

  1. He got crosswise with his boss and nearly lost his job.

First Known Use of CROSSWISE

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