Meaning Of The Word Crocodile tears

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Crocodile tears Meaning

Crocodile tears Definition
Crocodile tears Definition

What's The Definition Of Crocodile tears?

crocodile tears
plural noun: If someone is crying crocodile tears, their tears and sadness are not genuine or sincere.

crocodile tears in British English
insincere tears or a hypocritical show of grief: from an old belief that crocodiles shed tears while eating their prey
plural noun: a hypocritical show of sorrow; insincere tears
plural noun: an insincere show of grief; false tears

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