Lachrymologist

What is Lachrymologist?

1.

A weep specialist. From lachrymose (weepy) + ologist (those who study). Neologism that denotes ability to assess the reason behind someone else's tears.

"Resident lachrymologists in the news media debated whether Martinez was crying, sobbing, weeping or just tearing up a bit." (New York Times)

See tear, weep, sob, cry, neologism
0

Random Words:

W.w.i.a.f.t.m
1. Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Men! W.W.I.A.F.T.M! Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Men! Wacky Waving Inflatable ..
Read more
Ormsby
1. Scottish in origin. One adept in nitwittery with a particular flair for buffoonary. Synonym. village idiot. He/she is an ormsby. he/she..
Read more
Omagawd
1. A variation of Oh My God Omagawd! Like you can't be serious! See slang, oh my god, omg, teenspeak, language..
Read more

Best StartPage for your browser.

All you need for a faster workflow in one place.



Get it for Free