crybully

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who engages in intimidation, harassment, or other abusive behaviour while claiming to be a victim, often using the perceived victimization to induce others to engage in bullying of the intended victim.
verb
  1. To engage in behavior characteristic of a crybully; to intimidate, harass or abuse another person or group of people while claiming to be a victim.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

crybully crybullies crybullying crybullied

Etymology

Blend of crybaby + bully.

Related words

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