persuasion by tears; sob story; using tears to get one's way
Colloquial term for manipulating someone by crying or telling a sad story. Often implies a deliberate, somewhat underhanded tactic. Compare 泣き落とし, which is more common.
See also: 泣き落とし
I gave in to her sob story and ended up lending her money.
泣き脅しはやめて、ちゃんと話し合おう。
Stop trying to get your way with tears and let's talk properly.
Standard kanji spelling.
Abbreviated kanji form; less common but still seen.
Compound of 泣き (crying) and 脅し (threat, intimidation). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged as a colloquial expression for emotional manipulation.