adj

weepy

WEE-pee

Weepy (adj) means Prone to crying easily; tearful. Example: “She felt weepy after watching the sad film.”

adj

Prone to crying easily; tearful.

"She felt weepy after watching the sad film."

Describing a film or story full of exaggerated sadness or sentimentality.

"The movie was a classic weepy about lost love."

How to use weepy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTearful, or (for a story) deliberately sentimental and sad.

When to use it

Informal.

Common pairings

feel weepy a real weepy weepy film

weepier comparative, weepiest superlative

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She felt _____ after watching the sad film.

From weep plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.

sleepy creepy

What does “weepy” mean?

The word “weepy” means prone to crying easily; tearful. In plain terms, tearful, or (for a story) deliberately sentimental and sad.

How do you pronounce “weepy”?

“Weepy” is pronounced WEE-pee (/ˈwiːpi/ in IPA).

How do you use “weepy” in a sentence?

Here is “weepy” used in a sentence: “She felt weepy after watching the sad film.”

What part of speech is “weepy”?

“Weepy” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “weepy” have?

“Weepy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: prone to crying easily; tearful.