criss-cross applesauce



criss-cross applesauce

A childish alliterative rhyme for (being) cross-legged while sitting. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. OK, kids, everyone sit criss-cross applesauce and face the front of class!
See also: applesauce

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
KaitlinKAYT-linEnglish (Modern)
JobyJO-beeEnglish (Rare)
Jung-Hoonjung-hoonKorean
Franklyn['fræŋkliŋ]
SherriSHER-eeEnglish
Gisellezhee-ZEL (French), ji-ZEL (English)French, English (Modern)