Tear-jerking

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of tearjerking. alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

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beerycloyinggooeygushingmaudlinmushy

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"That scene was so tear-jerking I couldn't stop crying."

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