crying game

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Synonyms: crying shame, ring game, crying hare

Antonyms: crying shame, ring game, crying hare

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|informal}} A situation where someone [[cry|cries]] in a [[spiteful]], [[self-indulgent]]{{,}} or [[attention-seeking]] manner.

Proper noun

1. {{lb|en|informal|often|_|used attributively}} A situation in which something or someone is revealed to be other than assumed/expected to be, particularly with regard to [[gender identity]].

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