waterworks
noun/ˈwɔtərwərks/
Frequency rank: #16,221 most common English word
Meaning
the flow of tears; crying (informal)
Example sentence
She tried to hold back her tears, but the waterworks started as soon as the music played.
Synonyms & related words
- tears
- crying
- weeping
- sobbing
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