cross one's arms

English

A woman crossing her arms

Verb

cross one's arms (third-person singular simple present crosses one's arms, present participle crossing one's arms, simple past and past participle crossed one's arms)

  1. (intransitive) To link one's arms together across one's chest.
    Synonym: fold one's arms
    Crossing your arms during an argument will most likely be interpreted as a sign of anger or defensiveness.

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