Gaming
cross-up
What does cross-up mean?
You jump over the opponent and hit them on the way down so the attack lands on their back. Now they have to block the other direction — and if their brain's still pointed forward, they eat it.
"That jump-in crossed him up, he blocked the wrong way and ate the whole combo."
Origin
Fighting game community (FGC).
Frequently asked questions
What does cross-up mean in fighting games?
A cross-up is an attack that hits from behind, tricking your opponent into blocking the wrong way.
How do you use cross-up in a sentence?
"He jumped over me for a cross-up and I blocked the wrong direction."
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