Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ugly-cry

noun

/ˈʌɡli kraɪ/

Definition

An expression of deep emotion or distress, typically accompanied by physical manifestations such as reddened facial features and tears.

Examples

After watching the final scene of the movie, she had a total ugly-cry.
He didn’t care about the ugly-cry he made during the emotional speech at the wedding.
Seeing her old friend after so many years made her break into an ugly-cry.

Meaning

The term refers to a type of crying that looks particularly unappealing or exaggerated, often seen in moments of intense emotion such as sadness, frustration, or overwhelming joy.