crocodile-tears 

Crocodile-tears are something someone will do as they are faking their tears to put on a show and attract attention.

My grandma was fine until we walked in the crowd and started crying crocodile-tears.

crocodile-tears by Abigail Oconnor September 23, 2020

crocodile tears 

To pretend a sorrow that one doesn’t in fact feel, to create a hypocritical show of emotion. The idea comes from the ancient belief that crocodiles weep while luring or devouring their prey.

You see that bitch Jasmine Trias on American Idol last night with those crocodile tears?

crocodile tears by Karsh May 13, 2004

Crocodile Tears 

Fake tears for the purpose to look like you understand or because it's the appropriate thing to do

She didn't care that her father-in-law just died, but she cries those crocodile tears anyways, pretending to feel the pain.

Crocodile Tears by sprinkes_in_my_frosting February 12, 2008

crocodile tears 

fake crying, fake tears

Your crocodile tears can't fool me. I know what your up to.

crocodile tears by Light Joker December 8, 2005

Crocodile tears 

A false display of emotion.

Her upset was just crocodile tears. She really didn't care.

Crocodile tears by apopheniac August 16, 2009

crocodile tears 

You just pretend to cry but u are not really... based of real crocodiles tearing up when they attack their prey.

Paul- *falls, gets 1 little bruise, and cries in a fake way.*
Betty- I don't believe u! U are just using crocodile tears just for attention!

crocodile tears by Milton Like What? August 11, 2017

Crocodile tears 

Fake or insincere expression or emotion that tries to convince others you give a fuck

“But these crocodile tears that the senator from Texas is crying for first responders are too hard for me to take.”

Crocodile tears by Junior Senator January 25, 2019