Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

clow

verb
/klaw/
Definition
A dialectal term used chiefly in Northern England, meaning to cry, to weep, or to shed tears.
Examples
  • The toddler began to clow when she dropped her favorite toy.
  • At the movie’s sad ending, many in the audience couldn’t help but clow.
Meaning
In a more general sense, clow refers to the act of expressing sorrow or emotional pain through tears.
Synonyms
  • cry
  • weep
  • sobbing
  • tear up