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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
crybaby	Refers to someone, typically a child, who easily bursts into tears when things don’t go their way. It’s often used to mock or criticize someone for overreacting or being overly sensitive. Stop being such a crybaby; it's just a small scratch. The team lost the game and now he's acting like a crybaby.
whiner	Describes a person who frequently complains in a high-pitched, annoying manner. It's used in a negative sense to point out someone’s tendency to grumble or protest unnecessarily. He's turning into a real whiner ever since he started this job. Nobody likes working with a whiner.
wimp	Refers to someone who lacks physical or emotional strength and is easily frightened or intimidated. It's a negative term generally used to criticize someone for their lack of courage or resolve. Don't be such a wimp, stand up for yourself. He backed out of the challenge because he’s a wimp.
sissy	A derogatory term used to describe someone, usually a male, who is perceived as weak, cowardly, or overly sensitive. This term has a negative connotation and can be offensive. Don't be such a sissy; it's just a bug. He didn't want to climb the tree and they called him a sissy.

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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
crybaby	Used to describe someone who frequently cries or complains about insignificant issues. Often has a negative connotation, suggesting immaturity. He's such a crybaby, always making a fuss over the smallest things
complainer	Refers to someone who often expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about various matters. The term is less about emotional expression and more about verbalizing discontent. Our neighbor is a constant complainer, always finding something wrong with the neighborhood
whiner	Describes a person who complains in a high-pitched, annoying way. This term often suggests that the complaints are persistent and irritating. Stop being such a whiner and just do your chores
moaner	Generally used in British English to describe someone who complains incessantly, often in a negative or pesimistic tone. He's a bit of a moaner; he never seems happy with anything

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.