cry off
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To cancel something previously arranged with someone.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Sorry, but I have to cry off the game on Saturday, as my mother-in-law is coming to visit.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To confess; to snitch or inform on (someone).
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cry off” mean?
To cancel something previously arranged with someone.
Is “cry off” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.