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crybaby

KREYE-bay-bee

Crybaby (noun) means Someone, often a child, who cries very easily or over small things. Example: “Stop being such a crybaby and get back in the game.”

noun
1
Someone, often a child, who cries very easily or over small things.
"Stop being such a crybaby and get back in the game."
2
Someone seen as complaining too much, especially about minor setbacks.
"He was labelled a crybaby after complaining about the referee's decision."

How to use crybaby

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA mildly insulting term for someone who cries or complains too easily.

When to use it

Informal and somewhat childish; can come across as dismissive or mocking.

Word forms

crybabied past tense, crybabies plural, crybabies singular

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Frequently asked questions

What does “crybaby” mean?

The word “crybaby” means someone, often a child, who cries very easily or over small things. In plain terms, a mildly insulting term for someone who cries or complains too easily.

How do you pronounce “crybaby”?

“Crybaby” is pronounced KREYE-bay-bee (/ˈkɹaɪˌbeɪbi/ in IPA).

How do you use “crybaby” in a sentence?

Here is “crybaby” used in a sentence: “Stop being such a crybaby and get back in the game.”

What part of speech is “crybaby”?

“Crybaby” is a noun.

How many meanings does “crybaby” have?

“Crybaby” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone, often a child, who cries very easily or over small things.

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