popreko

1. across; crosswise; diagonally
   Kamion je stao popreko i blokirao celu ulicu. — The truck stopped across the road and blocked the whole street.
   Isekla je hleb popreko, na tanke kriške. — She cut the bread crosswise into thin slices.
2. (of a look or reply) askance; unkindly
   Komšija me gleda popreko otkad sam parkirao ispred njegove garaže. — My neighbour has been looking at me askance since I parked in front of his garage.
   Odgovorio mi je popreko i okrenuo se. — He gave me a curt answer and turned away.