When you are playing a video game and dominating the other team then suddenly the other team starts making a comeback very easily.

Originates from EA Sports where this phenomenon was first noticed.
I was winning 5-0 on Rocket League until the EA Catch-up Rule kicked in and the other team came back to tie in the final minutes.
by JYoTX January 16, 2017
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flirting with an acquaintance who you know vaguely at a social situation like a party or bar, and denying accusations of flirting with the mere excuse of you were just reconnecting socially.
Mate 1: Who was that girl you were just talking to?
Mate Accused of Catching Up: Oh just Stacey, haven't seen her since Joey's Halloween Party.
Mate 2: Aye, were you flirting with her?
Mate Accused of Catching Up: No! We were just catching up!
by darkknightofcatchingup August 18, 2022
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Term used by graffiti writers that means going out painting or go bombing and putting up their throw up or bubble lettered tag
I see out there catching ups bro goodshit!
by SicVisionz February 2, 2020
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