adj
weepy
WEE-pee
Weepy (adj) means Prone to crying easily; tearful. Example: “She felt weepy after watching the sad film.”
adj
1
Prone to crying easily; tearful.
"She felt weepy after watching the sad film."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishTearful, or (for a story) deliberately sentimental and sad.
When to use it
Informal.
Common pairings
feel weepy
a real weepy
weepy film
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Word forms
- Comparative
- weepier
- Superlative
- weepiest
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Etymology
From weep plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.
Rhymes for weepy
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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.
