crybaby

English

/ˈkɹaɪˌbeɪbi/

noun
Definitions
  • A baby who cries excessively.
  • (slang) Someone whose feelings are very easily hurt, often by trivial matters.
  • (slang) Someone who takes offense or excessively complains when things aren't going well.

Etymology

Affix from English cry + English baby.

Origin

English

baby

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