Crying

Pronunciation

• IPA: /kɹaɪ̯.ɪŋ/

Origin

cry + -ing

Full definition of crying

Adjective

1. That demands action or attention.There is a crying need for more manual workers in this country.
2. That deserves rebuke or censure.It is a crying shame that he managed to get away with that!

Noun

1. Action of the verb cry.Their constant cryings kept us awake!

Verb

1. Present participle of cry

Anagrams

• cringy