What does it mean to "cross eyes at" someone?
Peter swallows the food in his mouth and says, "What's wrong? Why do you look sad?"
"I'm not sad. I'm hungry because you guys ate my lunch." I **cross** my eyes at him to show him I'm joking.
Immediately Peter pushes out his chair and stands up. "I'm gonna get you a sandwich."

What does "cross" mean in this context?

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What does it mean to "cross eyes at" someone?
Peter swallows the food in his mouth and says, "What's wrong? Why do you look sad?"
"I'm not sad. I'm hungry because you guys ate my lunch." I **cross** my eyes at him to show him I'm joking.
Immediately Peter pushes out his chair and stands up. "I'm gonna get you a sandwich."

What does "cross" mean in this context?

Answer

To cross eyes at someone is to bring both eye pupils toward the centre of the face in order to portray a funny, comedic look to our audience.

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