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crybaby

noun cry·ba·by \ˈkrī-ˌbā-bē\

: a person who cries easily or complains often

Full Definition of CRYBABY

: one who cries or complains easily or often

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1851

Synonyms: baby, bellyacher, complainer, fussbudget, fusser, fusspot, griper, grumbler, kvetch, kvetcher, sniveler, whiner

CRYBABY Defined for Kids

noun cry·ba·by \ˈkrī-ˌbā-bē\

plural cry·ba·bies

: a person who cries easily or who complains often

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