めそめそ
めそめそ
adverb, verb (suru)
whimpering, sniveling
1.
whimpering, sniveling, crying softly
Crying in a weak, pitiful manner.
めそめそ泣いてばかりいるな。
Stop whimpering all the time.
めそめそしないで頑張ろう。
Stop crying and let's do our best.
子供がめそめそしている。
The child is sniveling.
めそめそ is a mimetic word describing weak, pitiful crying or whimpering.
USAGE:
Often carries a slightly negative or impatient tone, suggesting the speaker wants the crying to stop. Used when someone cries in a weak, drawn-out manner.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- めそめそ泣く: to whimper, cry pitifully
- めそめそする: to be tearful, snivel
- めそめそしないで: stop whimpering
TONE:
Implies the crying is excessive, unwarranted, or annoying. Often used when telling someone to toughen up.
CONTRAST:
- わんわん泣く: to cry loudly (like a child)
- しくしく泣く: to sob quietly
- 泣く: to cry (neutral)