Meaning of crossplay | Babel Free
Definitions
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The ability to record data with one device and play back the data on a different, compatible device. uncountable
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A form of cosplay in which one dresses up as a character of the opposite sex. uncountable
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Subordinate communication between participants in a conversation. uncountable
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Cross-platform multiplayer functionality. uncountable
Examples
“The problem with the crossplay of plastic-based (Mylar) tape is that it's pliable; any difference in temperature or mechanical stress, induced by various transports, will distort track patterns recorded on the compliant tape.”
“Although in all three events the requests were performed in front of and for the benefit of the student audience as intended bystanders, the crossplay observed in the guest-student episode was absent from the guest-teacher interactions.”
“Incidentally, I'm not sure you're bucking the trend so much as going along with it; FTM crossplay is getting pretty popular, although you see more women going for bishounen and visual-kei genderfucky stars than anything else.”
“Crossplay is where a cosplayer employs gender reversal (i.e., a female who dresses as a male character or vice versa).”
“At CCI, where a large number of people cosplay, crossplay becomes a mode to "stand out."”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.