English Dictionary

Crying Game

固有名詞

限定用法 くだけた表現 頻度副詞

(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.

日本語の意味

隠されていた属性（特に性自認）が明らかになり、想定や期待と異なる実態が現れる状況

The small-town fundraiser turned into a Crying Game when the beloved organizer was revealed to be the anonymous donor all along.

その小さな町の募金活動は、住民に慕われていた主催者が実はずっと匿名の寄付者だったことが明らかになり、思いがけない真相の暴露となった。

意味（1）

(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.

Man, what a way to pop a balloon full of promise! It was like waiting to be with the girl of your dreams and you end up in the Crying Game.