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Definition of
crying noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
crying
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
ˈkraɪɪŋ
/
/
[
uncountable
]
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the sound or act of crying
the crying of terrified children
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crying
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crying
adjective
cry
verb
be a crying shame
for crying out loud
a crying need (for something)
Idioms
be a crying shame
for crying out loud
a crying need (for something)
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