big babies

Overgrown tantrum throwers

Big babies are adults who behave in an immature, whiny, or overly sensitive manner, especially when facing minor difficulties or criticism.

The phrase draws on the helplessness and emotional volatility of actual infants to mock grown people who can't handle ordinary frustrations.

Stop being such big babies and just deal with the delay.

The term is dismissive and often used to shame people into toughing something out.

Related

cry me a river · infantile · temper tantrum · tantrum · soft · childish · petulant · drama queen · hurt feelings · clinginess · peevish · obstinate · stubbornness · overreaction · snowflake · special snowflake · selfishness · melodramatic

Opposites
emotional maturity and resilience

big babiesstoics

Uncomplaining hardship bearers

tough cookies · troopers · grown-ups · adults · professionals

toughness and hardiness

big babiestough guys

Intimidating, resilient individuals

hard cases · warriors · iron men · survivors · battle-axes

Family

big, bigger, biggest, baby, babies, babyish, babyhood

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G