weeper

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die weint oder schluchzt, oder historisch eine bezahlte Klagefrau bei Begräbnissen.

A noun referring to a person who weeps or cries, or historically, a hired mourner at a funeral.

1. A person who weepsB1informal

   Someone who cries or sheds tears, often easily or frequently.

   Weiner

   • She is a real weeper during sad movies.
   • The child was a weeper after losing his toy.
   • He's not a weeper, but that story made him emotional.

   Synonymeblubberercriercrybabymournersnivelerwhiner

2. A hired mournerC1formal

   A person paid to mourn and weep at a funeral, a practice in some cultures.

   Berufsklagende

   • Professional weepers were hired for the ancient king's funeral.
   • The tradition of using weepers at funerals has largely died out.
   • She worked as a weeper for wealthy families in the past.