Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crybabies
Noun
ˈkraɪˌbeɪiz
Definition
A term used to refer to people who complain or cry excessively, often unnecessarily.
Examples
- At some point, we all become crybabies when things don’t go our way.
- She always argues that people should toughen up instead of acting like crybabies.
- During the meeting, the usual crybabies were vocal about their frustrations.
Meaning
The word describes individuals who are perceived to be overly sensitive or who react emotionally in a way that seems excessive for the situation.
Synonyms
- whiner
- complainant
- pout
- mop
- bawler
