ninjas cutting onions
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Meaning · English
A lighthearted excuse for why one is crying.
Register: humorous, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Stupid invisible ninjas cutting onions while I'm watching Toy Story 3.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ninjas cutting onions” mean?
A lighthearted excuse for why one is crying.
Is “ninjas cutting onions” formal or informal?
ninjas cutting onions is generally humorous, slang.