Crimea river

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English

[edit]

Etymology

[edit]

A jocular play on the phrase cry me a river, due to its similar pronunciation. Popularized c. 2014, during Russia's annexation of Crimea.

Phrase

[edit]

Crimea river

  1. (Internet slang, derogatory, humorous) A sarcastic and unsympathetic response to someone who is complaining or whining.