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Definition of bawler

bawler

/ˈbɔː.lər/
bawl · er
Plural:bawlers
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bawler Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person, especially a young child, who cries or weeps loudly and unrestrainedly.

Example

"The newborn was a loud bawler who kept the entire household awake past midnight."

2

A person who shouts, bellows, or yells out noisily and harshly.

Example

"The street vendor was a tireless bawler, calling out the prices of fresh fish over the market din."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'bawler' with its homophone 'baller' (a basketball player or someone living an extravagant lifestyle).

• Rhymes for bawler

• Nearby Words

bawdiness
bawdy
bawl
bawler
bay
bayberry
bayer

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Late Middle English from the verb 'bawl' (from Medieval Latin 'baulare', meaning 'to bark like a dog', or Old Norse 'baula', meaning 'to low like a cow') and the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bawler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bawler
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