Criey

/ˈkraɪi/ adjective

Definition

Inclined to cry; tearful or weepy; prone to weeping or emotional displays.

Etymology

From 'cry' plus the adjectival suffix '-y' (similar to how 'rain' becomes 'rainy'). This informal adjective describes someone's tendency to cry easily.

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