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chialer

cry, blubber

verb shyah-LEH Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Usage Note

Chialer is a colloquial and slightly dismissive verb for crying, often implying excessive or unwarranted weeping. It is informal and not appropriate in formal contexts — the neutral word is pleurer. The related noun chialeur/chialeuse describes a crybaby. Be aware that using chialer can sound contemptuous of the person crying.

Examples

"Arrête de chialer pour rien."

Natural Translation

Stop crying over nothing.

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