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Bawling: meaning, definitions and examples

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bawling

 

[ หˆbษ”หlษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

expressing emotion

Bawling refers to the act of crying loudly or uncontrollably. It is often associated with intense feelings such as sadness, frustration, or anger. People might bawl during moments of grief or when they are overwhelmed by emotions. This term portrays a more exaggerated form of crying, indicating a lack of restraint in expressing one's feelings. It can also describe someone who is yelling or shouting loudly in anger or excitement.

Synonyms

crying, shouting, sobbing, wailing, yelling.

Examples of usage

  • The toddler was bawling after losing his toy.
  • She began bawling when she heard the sad news.
  • He was bawling with joy at the surprise party.
  • The crowd started bawling with laughter at the comedian's jokes.

Translations

Translations of the word "bawling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น berrando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช heulen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merengek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะฐะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณฃใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pleurer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ llorar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aฤŸlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šธ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุจูƒูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™iฤet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plaฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“ญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jokati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรกta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸlamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ llorar

Etymology

The word 'bawl' originates from the late Middle English term 'bawlen', which is likely an imitation of the loud, uncontrolled vocalizations associated with crying. Its roots can be traced back to the Old Norse word 'bวซla', meaning to cry out or shout. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass not only crying but also loud vocal expressions of emotion. In literature and colloquial speech, 'bawling' has come to signify extreme displays of emotion, particularly in situations where the individual is overwhelmed by their feelings. Its usage has remained consistent in English, often depicting a more theatrical or intense form of weeping.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,094, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.