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Meaning of crocodile tear

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crocodile tear

Pronunciation:/ˈkɹɒkədaɪl ˌtɪə//ˈkɹɑkədaɪl ˌtɪɹ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A tear shed insincerely, in a false display of sorrow or some other emotion.

  2. (in the plural) A display of tears that is forced or false.