Crayers

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Individuals who shed tears or display sorrow ; small containers or tools used for marking or drawing with wax or pigments ; people who loudly express complaints or demands
2. Persons shedding tears as an emotional response ; implements or utensils for coloring or writing with wax-based substances ; those who vocally protest or call out grievances
3. Beings engaged in producing tears or showing sadness ; instruments for applying colored wax for artistic or practical purposes ; individuals who articulate strong complaints or appeals vocally

Etymology: "Crayers" is the plural of "crayer," and the trail runs back to the Low Countries. The term is probably from Dutch or Middle Dutch, and it has relatives in Danish, "krejert" and "kraier." The Danish forms show that the word spread across the North Sea and Baltic trading world, where it was likely used for a type of small vessel.

Synonyms: weepers, sobbers, mourners, complainers, whiners

Antonyms: laughers, smilers, jokers, cheerful people, happy people