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Bawler - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A bawler is someone who cries or shouts loudly, often in a noisy or unrestrained way. It can describe a person, especially a child, who frequently cries or complains noisily.

bawler

/ˈbɔlər/ /ˈbɔːlə/

Definition:

A person who cries or shouts loudly, often in a noisy or disruptive manner.

Synonyms:

crier, shouter, screamer, yeller

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

whisperer, silent one

Common Collocations:

loud bawler, incessant bawler, baby bawler, street bawler

Derivatives:

bawling, bawled

Usage Tips:

Use "bawler" to describe someone who cries or shouts loudly, often annoyingly or uncontrollably.

Common Phrases:

cry like a bawler, loud as a bawler, notorious bawler

Etymology:

Derived from Middle English "bawlen," meaning to shout or cry loudly; related to Old Norse "baula" (to low like a cow).

Examples:

  • 1. The baby was a constant bawler at night.
  • 2. The teacher scolded the classroom bawler for disrupting the lesson.
  • 3. He became a notorious bawler after losing the game.
  • 4. The street performer was more of a loud bawler than a singer.

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