cross up
"Cross up" can refer to various forms of deception, confusion, or sudden change, often found in informal and slang contexts.
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Definition
B2General Usage
(informal)To deceive or betray someone.
Example
- He crossed me up after we had agreed to tell the police the same story.
B2General Usage
(informal)To cause confusion or disrupt plans.
Example
- I was supposed to meet him at the station, but got crossed up.
B2Sports
(technical)To change direction suddenly, often to mislead an opponent.
Example
- The player crossed up his defender with a quick move to the left.
B2Gaming
(technical, slang)A move that hits an opponent from behind, making it difficult to block.
Example
- A cross-up is when a move seems like it will hit in the front, but rather it hits behind your foe making it tricky.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cross up":
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