Easily crying or tearful, or causing sadness that makes you want to cry.
From 'weep' (Old English 'wepan,' to cry) + '-y' (adjective suffix). Simple derivation where the suffix transforms the verb into a descriptive quality. The word has been in consistent use since the 1600s.
Interestingly, different cultures have different attitudes about 'weepy' people—in some cultures emotional expression is valued, while others view it negatively. Yet scientists show that crying actually reduces stress hormones, making weepy people physiologically smarter for their own health!
Weeping stereotyped as feminine weakness; 'weepy' dismisses emotional expression as pathologically gendered, historically used to delegitimize women's testimony and concerns.
Use 'emotional,' 'tearful,' or specific emotional states; avoid 'weepy' which carries gendered judgment.
["tearful","emotional","moved to tears","expressing grief"]
Emotional expression across genders is valid; resist gendered framing that treats tears as weakness.
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