tearjerker . tearjerker {n.} A sentimental novel or movie that makes one cry. Love Story, both in its novel form and as a movie, was a famous tearjerker. Categories: add yours love {n.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: T Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment