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Meaning of cry off | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To cancel something previously arranged with someone.
    intransitive, transitive
  2. To leave.
    intransitive
  3. To confess; to snitch or inform on (someone).
    intransitive, slang

Examples

“Sorry, but I have to cry off the game on Saturday, as my mother-in-law is coming to visit.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

cry on cry one's eyes out cry oneself to sleep cry out cry out for cry over spilt milk

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