blubbering
word · lemma: blubber
Definition
Crying noisily and uncontrollably, often in a way that sounds messy or loud.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and somewhat negative. Implies excessive, childish, or embarrassing crying. Commonly used to describe children or adults acting immature. Usually not a compliment.
Spanish: lloriqueando - sollozandoPortuguese (BR): chorando alto - soluçandoPortuguese (PT): choramingar - soluçarChinese (Simplified): 哭哭啼啼Chinese (Traditional): 哭哭啼啼Hindi: रोते हुए बिलखनाArabic: ينتحب
Example Sentences
The boy started blubbering when he lost his toy.
basic
She was blubbering so much that I couldn't understand her words.
basic
Don't come home blubbering over a bad grade.
basic
She ran out of the room, blubbering like a little kid.
natural
Stop blubbering and tell me what happened, okay?
natural
Everyone could hear him blubbering in the hallway after the meeting.
natural