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white women's tears

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A display of tears or unhappiness from a white woman, often feigned, that brings attention to her feelings and sense of victimhood in response to criticism by black women.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: derogatory, plural, plural-only

Topics: scholarly, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: white lady tears, white tears

Antonyms: none provided

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