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GreenWave

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5. Because it used fowl language.

Reply to debm55 (Original post)

Sun Jan 18, 2026, 09:20 AM

Yesterday

#5 Merriam
a(1)
: to run counter to : oppose
(2)
: to deny the validity of : contradict
b
: to confront in a troublesome manner : obstruct
c(1)
: to spoil completely : disrupt
—used with up
His failure to appear crossed up the whole program.
(2)
: to turn against : betray
crossed me up on the deal

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Why did the chicken cross the playground? To get to the other slide. [View all] debm55 Yesterday OP

To get to the other slide. Rustynaerduwell Yesterday #1

Congratulations , Rustynaerduwell. You are correct. debm55 Yesterday #4

To get to the other True Dough Yesterday #2

HAHAHAHHAHAHAH, That is so funny. Congratulations True Dough you are correct. debm55 Yesterday #3

Because it used fowl language. GreenWave Yesterday #5

HAhahahhah. that is a good one too. Thank you GreenWave. debm55 Yesterday #6