Crocodile Tears?

Question

what is the connotation meaning of crocodile tears? and the dennotation meaning?

Answer 1

connotation meaning is crocodiles do not cry therefore the
tears are fake
dennotation meaning is indicating that there is a manipulation
technique being used, the tears are a way of getting what
you want.

Answer 2

the denotation of "crocodile tears" means the actual meaning. so that would mean a crocodile's tears, BUT crocodiles do not cry, so this literal meaning is false.

the connotation of "crocodile tears" means the implied meaning. that means that since crocodiles don't cry, if someone is crying "crocodile tears," he/she is pretending to be sad or trying to gain the listener's sympathy.

sunnymommy's explanation was good, except that she mixed the meaning of connotation and denotation :)

Answer 3

To cry crocodile tears implies that the grief is false or pretended.

They don't have tear ducts but have secretions to keep their eyes moist. When they try to swallow something too large for them to eat then a watery liquid oozes from their eyes.

There is an old myth that suggests that crocs moan and sigh to allure travelers within their reach and shed tears over their prey when devouring it.

Answer 4

i don't be attentive to the respond. yet i be attentive to one element. there became a contest in weeping(crying) between Karunanidhi and MGR, whilst Sanjay Gandhi died. Courtesy : Tamil Nadu movie progression employer information Reel shown at that ingredient in all cinema theatres. In in recent times politicians, no person can beat in weeping our liked Vaiko ! ! !

Answer 5

'Crocodile tears' mean fake or insincere crying to make others think you are really sad, or to manipulate others into feeling sorry (for you).

Answer 6

it means that the tears aren't real and the person is putting on a show.