cross up

verb

crossed up; crossing up; crosses up

US

1

: to make (someone) confused

The team crossed up their opponent by throwing the ball instead of running it.

2

: to ruin (something) completely

His failure to meet the deadline crossed up the deal.

Examples of cross up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lace them criss-crossed up your foot and ankle, or in a simple crossover that wraps multiple times at the ankle for a more refined look. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026

He had recently been baptized in the North Carolina mountains and felt called to carry the cross up Stone Mountain. — John Blake, CNN Money, 19 July 2026

With the bases loaded, Rushing was crossed up again. — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 25 June 2026

In Saturday’s 56th minute, Godfrey received a pass from Dudinha, crossed up her defender, patiently moved to her right, and fired at the perfect moment to score the opening goal and give her team a 1-0 lead. — Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for cross up

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup