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
