Crybaby
noun
A person who cries or complains a lot, especially for little reason.
Stop being such a crybaby and handle your problems like an adult.
Often appears as...
- stop being a crybaby
- don't be a crybaby
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A person who cries or complains a lot, especially for little reason.
Stop being such a crybaby and handle your problems like an adult.
Often appears as...
- stop being a crybaby
- don't be a crybaby
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used in casual or informal situations, not for formal writing or professional contexts.
He always sulks when he loses a game, what a crybaby.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Crybaby' implies weakness or immaturity, and it can be hurtful if used to mock or insult someone.
My brother called me a crybaby just because I was upset over the movie.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Use sparingly, as overuse can lessen the impact of the word and seem insincere.
After calling everyone a crybaby, Sarah's words lost their sting.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used in casual or informal situations, not for formal writing or professional contexts.
He always sulks when he loses a game, what a crybaby.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Crybaby' implies weakness or immaturity, and it can be hurtful if used to mock or insult someone.
My brother called me a crybaby just because I was upset over the movie.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Use sparingly, as overuse can lessen the impact of the word and seem insincere.
After calling everyone a crybaby, Sarah's words lost their sting.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used in casual or informal situations, not for formal writing or professional contexts.
He always sulks when he loses a game, what a crybaby.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Crybaby' implies weakness or immaturity, and it can be hurtful if used to mock or insult someone.
My brother called me a crybaby just because I was upset over the movie.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Overuse
Use sparingly, as overuse can lessen the impact of the word and seem insincere.
After calling everyone a crybaby, Sarah's words lost their sting.
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Video examples
Snitches Get Stitches PIPE...
oh it's there's no need for this man just had enough with that kid I had enough stay away yes sir oh I see I hope he's wearing a diaper cuz I get you a hundred dollars he gypped so hi guys he's a snitch just like I said dude he called the Coast Guard what a crybaby he
Video examples
Snitches Get Stitches PIPE...
oh it's there's no need for this man just had enough with that kid I had enough stay away yes sir oh I see I hope he's wearing a diaper cuz I get you a hundred dollars he gypped so hi guys he's a snitch just like I said dude he called the Coast Guard what a crybaby he
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Quote examples
Chevy Chase
American Comedian
I was a young, new, hot star, and I had this unbelievable arrogance. As time went on, the strident narcissism and arrogance slowly diminished. But I was definitely there. I'm older now. And a big crybaby.
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Baron Davis
American Athlete
I will never demand to be traded. Because if I do, then I'm at fault, I'm the bad guy, I'm the crybaby, I'm immature.
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Anson Mount
American Actor
I can't claim I'm truly a man's man, I'm just as much of a dork and a crybaby sometimes as anybody else.
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Rip Torn
American Actor
Let the other guys do the crybaby stuff. Go for the laughs.
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Dwight Howard
American Athlete
I'm not a crybaby.
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Joel Kinnaman
Swedish Actor
I'm a crybaby.
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Juan Pablo Galavis
American Athlete
I'm a crybaby.
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Lupita Nyong'o
Mexican Actress
I'm a crybaby.
Quote examples
Chevy Chase
American Comedian
I was a young, new, hot star, and I had this unbelievable arrogance. As time went on, the strident narcissism and arrogance slowly diminished. But I was definitely there. I'm older now. And a big crybaby.
Quote examples
Baron Davis
American Athlete
I will never demand to be traded. Because if I do, then I'm at fault, I'm the bad guy, I'm the crybaby, I'm immature.
Quote examples
Anson Mount
American Actor
I can't claim I'm truly a man's man, I'm just as much of a dork and a crybaby sometimes as anybody else.
Quote examples
Rip Torn
American Actor
Let the other guys do the crybaby stuff. Go for the laughs.
Quote examples
Dwight Howard
American Athlete
I'm not a crybaby.
Quote examples
Joel Kinnaman
Swedish Actor
I'm a crybaby.
Quote examples
Juan Pablo Galavis
American Athlete
I'm a crybaby.
Quote examples
Lupita Nyong'o
Mexican Actress
I'm a crybaby.
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