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crying

Pronunciation: /ˈkɹaɪ̯.ɪŋ/

The English word “crying” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. That cries.
  2. That demands action or attention; desperate.
  3. That deserves rebuke or censure; deplorable.

noun

  1. The act of one who cries; a weeping or shouting.

Etymology

From cry + -ing.

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