Cross and Ticked

Cross

Cross adjective - Being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera.

Ticked and cross are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ticked" instead an adjective "Cross".

Ticked

Ticked adjective - Feeling or showing anger.
Usage example: the boss is really ticked about this latest snafu, so now might not be a good time to ask for a raise

Cross and ticked are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cross" instead an adjective "Ticked".

Nearby Words: tick, ticking, ticker

Both words in one sentence

  • Relationship Sabotage Naturally, Jerry is pretty ticked off at Newman the next time they cross paths.
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Ticked and Cross. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cross/ticked
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