Meaning

noun a person who lacks confidence, is irresolute and wishy-washy

noun a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining

originEtymology tree English cry Proto-Indo-European *bʰā- Proto-Germanic *bō-redup. Proto-Germanic *babô Proto-West Germanic *babō Old English *baba Middle English babe Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y Middle English baby English baby English crybaby From cry + baby.

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