1 definition by Spartacus9000
Faking expressions of understanding and sharing the feelings of another, especially in difficult situations. Indicating the need for a person to use crib notes so they can pretend to understand and share another person's feelings, experiences, and emotions. Parallel to the idiom crocodile tears that indicates feigning sorrow towards another.
We were asked to surface our grievances during the meeting, and all he offered us was crib note empathy.
by Spartacus9000 February 23, 2018