A verbalized emote used to express displeasure or sadness with something. From the online emote ::tear:: or *tear*, or with a little face ;_; or :*(.
by Kaiyan May 02, 2007

by Christian Anthony Perez September 19, 2012

by Rastafari July 30, 2004

by foofo May 25, 2005

She puts down the phone as tears of pain start streaming own her face. Her love will never come home again.
by midnight101 January 10, 2013

On a streak or series, usually a winning streak. Will sometimes be used (semi-sarcastically) to define a losing streak.
When used for a positive streak, it's similar to "tear it up."
When used for a positive streak, it's similar to "tear it up."
He won four bike races in a row--he's on a tear!
The market went up 14% in the least four weeks. The market is on a tear! (aka "The market is tearing it up!")
The market went up 14% in the least four weeks. The market is on a tear! (aka "The market is tearing it up!")
by Wayne the definer April 02, 2009

The English equivalent of the 😂 emoji. Often used in conjunction with "lol" by passive-aggressive people.
"Lol, I stayed up all night finishing an essay, but I just found out the deadline isn't for another week!! Tears."
by Jo Sarian July 05, 2018
