That cries. / That demands action or attention. / That deserves rebuke or censure.

The act of one who cries; a weeping or shouting.

present participle of cry

(idiomatic, colloquial) Used to express frustration, exasperation, or annoyance.

plural of crying game

(informal, often used attributively) A situation in which something or someone is revealed to be other than assumed/expected to be, particularly with regard to gender identity.

(informal) A situation where someone cries in a spiteful, self-indulgent, or attention-seeking manner.

present participle of cry the blues

present participle of cry up

(idiomatic) A situation that is considered to be a disgrace, or deplorable.