English Explanatory Dictionary

turn on the waterworks

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To start crying, especially in an insincere or annoying way.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-turn on the waterworks.wav

Word forms

turn on the waterworks turns on the waterworks turning on the waterworks turned on the waterworks

Related words

crocodile tear
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