Cross-purposes
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cross-purposes is a noun meaning plural of cross-purpose.
Meaning
plural of cross-purpose.
More Meanings
- (dated) A conversational game, in which questions and answers are made so as to involve ludicrous combinations of ideas.
Example Sentences
I danced; and so till 12 at night, and to supper, and then to cross-purposes, mighty merry; and then to bed - my eyes being sore.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cross purpose, cross-question, cross-questioning, crosscurrent, equivoque, paradox.
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