cross out

verb — 4 senses

cross out

verb
1

Idiomatic To strike out (something); to draw a line through (something).

  • If you make a mistake, just cross it out.
2

Arts, Graffiti, Visual arts Idiomatic To disrespect (someone) by covering up or painting over their graffiti, especially their name.

African-American Vernacular

3

Slang To lie to or betray (someone); to deceive or scam (someone).

4

Slang To kill; X out.

Derived terms
crossing-out
Related terms
rub out

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