Where do you draw the semantic line between "cross" and "angry"?

I think of cross as being annoyed in a minor way. So I think of it as being less than angry.

I’m Kriss Kross with you, not quite angry yet, but more than cross.

I also see cross as less than angry.

I think of cross as being grumpy. When I get stressed I can get a little grumpy. My angry is on a whole nother level. It’s not good.

Cross you see in the eyes, angry is seen in the hands, or fists. Being angry is more than just being cross.

I think cross is a generalized crankiness or being “out of sorts.” It’s mostly without a specific target. Anger is directed, so yes, more intense, not less. Think tractor beam laser focus.

Cross usually is a low burner negative energy. Angry has settings that can increase to full boil and spill over into out of control and sometimes results in physical aggression and violence.

I’d say it’s just a matter of degree. Slightly out of sorts vs. really, really, pissed off.

Either/or, as long as someone isn’t taking their crappy mood out on me, I don’t care how big their bunch of sour grapes is. But…start zinging them at me and I’m gonna toss you in the wine press and put a cork in your ass. lol

@Coloma – colorful answer, but right to the point.

My first thought when I saw this is “cross” is silent, “angry” is out loud.

@elbanditoroso
Haha, I woke up in a fine sense of humor. ;-)