crybaby

Everyday

1. (informal, unkind) A crybaby is someone, especially a child, who cries or complains easily over small things. tree →
2. (informal) An adult who moans when things do not go their way. tree →

In the lessons

A playground taunt; in stories it tells the reader someone is being teased for crying. In PSHE lessons, it is a word that can hurt: everyone cries sometimes. Phrases: «don't be a crybaby», «called him a crybaby».

Examples

• The older boys called him a crybaby, which was mean. tree →
• «Stop being a crybaby,» said his sister, but he really was hurt. tree →
• The footballer acted like a crybaby when the referee gave a foul. tree →
• It's okay to cry; it doesn't make you a crybaby. tree →
• The toddler is not a crybaby; she's just tired. tree →
• Calling someone a crybaby is a kind of teasing. tree →

Note

Plural «crybabies». Informal and unkind; better not to call people this. Spelt crybaby (US) or cry-baby (UK).