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crybully

[ krahy-bool-ee ]

noun

, plural cry·bul·lies.
  1. a person who self-righteously harasses or intimidates others while playing the victim, especially of a perceived social injustice:

    It’s just another group of crybullies who can’t cope with anyone’s views but their own.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of crybully1

First recorded in 1995–2000; cry ( def ) + bully 1( def ), on the model of crybaby ( def )

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