Internet
crying
What does crying mean?
Can flip to mean genuinely emotional, by context.
"That reunion video had me crying for real."
Origin
Internet slang where crying exaggerates laughing to tears, reinforced by the laughing-crying emoji.
Frequently asked questions
What does crying mean in slang?
Crying means laughing so hard you're metaphorically in tears.
Does crying always mean laughing?
Usually it means laughing, but context can make it genuine emotion.
What does crying mean on TikTok?
On TikTok crying reacts to something extremely funny.
Where did crying come from?
It comes from internet slang reinforced by the laughing-crying emoji.
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