Added 9 October 2026
crying
/ˈkɹaɪ̯.ɪŋ/ noun
In Latin: flētus Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about crying at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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The process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds).
I hate to hear the crying of a child
adjective
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Demanding attention.
clamant needs
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Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible.
a crying shame
Origin
From cry + -ing.
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)