English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "don't be such a crybaby" Mean?

Learn what "don't be such a crybaby" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Don't be such a crybaby.

This means the speaker is criticizing someone for being too emotional or whining.

From The Missing Piece, Episode 59

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone tells another person not to act like a crying child.

Usage Scenario

Use this only to recognize rude or insulting speech. It is offensive and not appropriate in polite conversation.

Better ways to say it

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Don't be such a crybaby.
2
Stop acting like a crybaby.
3
Don't cry like that.

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