Crybaby: meaning, definitions and examples

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crybaby

 

[ ˈkraɪˌbeɪ.bi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personality trait

A person who is quick to cry or express their emotions, often seen as weak or overly sensitive by others. Crybabies may have difficulty coping with stress or criticism.

Synonyms

sissy, whiner, wimp

Examples of usage

  • She's such a crybaby, she starts crying at the smallest things.
  • Don't be such a crybaby, learn to toughen up and deal with your problems.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A person who complains or whines frequently, especially over trivial matters.

Synonyms

complainer, moaner, whiner

Examples of usage

  • He's always complaining about something, what a crybaby.
  • Stop being a crybaby and just deal with it.

Translations

Translations of the word "crybaby" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chorão

🇮🇳 रोने वाला बच्चा

🇩🇪 Heulsuse

🇮🇩 anak cengeng

🇺🇦 плаксій

🇵🇱 beksa

🇯🇵 泣き虫 (nakimushi)

🇫🇷 pleurnicheur

🇪🇸 llorón

🇹🇷 ağlakkafa

🇰🇷 울보 (ulbo)

🇸🇦 بكّاء

🇨🇿 ufňukanec

🇸🇰 ufňukanec

🇨🇳 爱哭鬼 (ài kū guǐ)

🇸🇮 cmizdraš

🇮🇸 grenjuskjóða

🇰🇿 жылауық

🇬🇪 მტირალა

🇦🇿 ağlağan

🇲🇽 llorón

Etymology

The term 'crybaby' originated in the 19th century, combining the words 'cry' and 'baby' to describe someone who cries like a baby. It has since evolved to also refer to someone who complains excessively.

See also: cry, crying, outcry.