CID

CID is an internet slang term or abbreviation that stands for “Crying in Disguise.” It is commonly used to express the feeling of crying or being overwhelmed with emotions while trying to hold them back or hide them from others. Here are two practical examples:

Example 1:

• Person A: I just watched a really emotional movie, and I couldn’t help but cry.
• Person B: CID! I know the feeling, sometimes you just can’t hold back the tears.

Example 2:

• Person A: I received some really bad news today, but I pretended like everything was okay at work.
• Person B: CID, sometimes it’s necessary to put on a brave face even when we’re hurting inside.