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Pittsburgh Verb

Baw-Win

Sounds like: baw-win Pittsburgh Verb Emotional / expressive

Meaning

What it means

Crying hysterically.

Baw-win is a Pittsburghese glossary form meaning crying hysterically or bawling.

Usage

Use it like this

“He was baw-win after the movie ended.”
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Expressive verb entry.

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