as in complainer
a person who makes frequent complaints usually about little things car trips that were often spoiled by a couple of crybabies in the back seat

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Recent Examples of crybaby Despite being a crybaby at the peak of her break-up with Warner, Woods’ strength lies in her ability to go within and trust her intuition. Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024 So does Bennett Morgan, whose King Ethelred morphs from bedridden crybaby to power-hungry murderer. Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2024 Christie has long criticized Trump for skipping and threatening to skip the Republican events, calling him a crybaby, loser and other taunts. Chris Christie, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2023 The Angels’ injuries have made the season difficult enough without a manager acting like a crybaby every time a call doesn’t go his way. Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2023 See All Example Sentences for crybaby
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baby
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  • The motor runs at just 43 decibels, so it can be used while the baby is sleeping without waking them.
    Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 8 July 2025
  • There are a total of five detachable toy pieces, all with new textures and features for babies to explore.
    Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 8 July 2025

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“Crybaby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crybaby. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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