sob

[ sob ]

/ sɒb /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR sob ON THESAURUS.COM

verb (used without object), sobbed, sob·bing.

to weep with a convulsive catching of the breath.

to make a sound resembling this.

verb (used with object), sobbed, sob·bing.

to utter with sobs.

to put, send, etc., by sobbing or with sobs: to sob oneself to sleep.

noun

the act of sobbing; a convulsive catching of the breath in weeping.

any sound suggesting this.

Origin of sob

1150–1200; Middle English sobben, apparently imitative

OTHER WORDS FROM sob

sobber, nounsob·bing·ly, adverbsobful, adjective

Words nearby sob

soaring, so as to, soave, Soave operation, Soay, sob, soba, sobeit, sober, sober as a judge, sober-headed

Definition for sob (2 of 2)

S.O.B.

or SOB

(sometimes lowercase)Slang.

son of a bitch.

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for sob

Until 1972 it was called simply The Senate Office Building – SOB for short.
My Coffee Klatch With Rand Paul|P. J. O’Rourke|September 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I remember Cat Deeley literally took your head into her arms and let you sob on her shoulder.
'So You Think You Can Dance' Winner Ricky Ubeda Is Adorable, and Tired|Kevin Fallon|September 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She waited for the inexplicable sentiment to fade away, but instead it intensified and she began to sob.
Knocking on Heaven's Door: True Stories of Unexplained, Uncanny Experiences at the Hour of Death|Patricia Pearson|August 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Finally, Cleese goose-steps out of the dining room as the hapless Germans cringe and sob.
Life Under Air Strikes: Children Under Fire Will Never Forget — or Forgive|Clive Irving|August 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Then Zvereva began to sob uncontrollably, remembering the wounds, the torn limbs and missing parts of bodies.
In the Killing Fields of Ukraine with Children Who Saw the MH17 Horror|Anna Nemtsova|July 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The young woman received this philosophic remark with a sob as she closed the door behind her.
The Mystery of the Downs|John R. Watson
Vandecar extended his arms, and, with a sob that shook his soul, drew his boy to him.
From the Valley of the Missing|Grace Miller White
He buries his own in it again as he speaks, beginning afresh to sob loudly.
Alas!|Rhoda Broughton
"He is going to live, the doctors say, but they're afraid—" Her voice faltered and she began to sob.
The Little Colonel's Chum: Mary Ware|Annie Fellows Johnston
The note of scorn ended in a sob while she buried her face in her hands, and stood trembling with shame and anger before him.
The Builders|Ellen Glasgow

British Dictionary definitions for sob (1 of 2)

sob

/ (sɒb) /

verb sobs, sobbing or sobbed

(intr) to weep with convulsive gasps

(tr) to utter with sobs

to cause (oneself) to be in a specified state by sobbingto sob oneself to sleep

noun

a convulsive gasp made in weeping

Derived forms of sob

sobber, nounsobbing, noun, adjective

Word Origin for sob

C12: probably from Low German; compare Dutch sabben to suck

British Dictionary definitions for sob (2 of 2)

s.o.b.

/ slang, mainly US and Canadian /

abbreviation for

son of a bitch

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for sob

SOB

abbr.

shortness of breath

单词	sob
释义	sob [ sob ] / sɒb / SEE SYNONYMS FOR sob ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used without object), sobbed, sob·bing. to weep with a convulsive catching of the breath. to make a sound resembling this. verb (used with object), sobbed, sob·bing. to utter with sobs. to put, send, etc., by sobbing or with sobs: to sob oneself to sleep. noun the act of sobbing; a convulsive catching of the breath in weeping. any sound suggesting this. Origin of sob 1150–1200; Middle English sobben, apparently imitative OTHER WORDS FROM sob sobber, nounsob·bing·ly, adverbsobful, adjective Words nearby sob soaring, so as to, soave, Soave operation, Soay, sob, soba, sobeit, sober, sober as a judge, sober-headed Definition for sob (2 of 2) S.O.B. or SOB (sometimes lowercase)Slang. son of a bitch. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for sob Until 1972 it was called simply The Senate Office Building – SOB for short. My Coffee Klatch With Rand Paul\|P. J. O’Rourke\|September 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I remember Cat Deeley literally took your head into her arms and let you sob on her shoulder. 'So You Think You Can Dance' Winner Ricky Ubeda Is Adorable, and Tired\|Kevin Fallon\|September 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST She waited for the inexplicable sentiment to fade away, but instead it intensified and she began to sob. Knocking on Heaven's Door: True Stories of Unexplained, Uncanny Experiences at the Hour of Death\|Patricia Pearson\|August 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Finally, Cleese goose-steps out of the dining room as the hapless Germans cringe and sob. Life Under Air Strikes: Children Under Fire Will Never Forget — or Forgive\|Clive Irving\|August 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Then Zvereva began to sob uncontrollably, remembering the wounds, the torn limbs and missing parts of bodies. In the Killing Fields of Ukraine with Children Who Saw the MH17 Horror\|Anna Nemtsova\|July 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The young woman received this philosophic remark with a sob as she closed the door behind her. The Mystery of the Downs\|John R. Watson Vandecar extended his arms, and, with a sob that shook his soul, drew his boy to him. From the Valley of the Missing\|Grace Miller White He buries his own in it again as he speaks, beginning afresh to sob loudly. Alas!\|Rhoda Broughton "He is going to live, the doctors say, but they're afraid—" Her voice faltered and she began to sob. The Little Colonel's Chum: Mary Ware\|Annie Fellows Johnston The note of scorn ended in a sob while she buried her face in her hands, and stood trembling with shame and anger before him. The Builders\|Ellen Glasgow British Dictionary definitions for sob (1 of 2) sob / (sɒb) / verb sobs, sobbing or sobbed (intr) to weep with convulsive gasps (tr) to utter with sobs to cause (oneself) to be in a specified state by sobbingto sob oneself to sleep noun a convulsive gasp made in weeping Derived forms of sob sobber, nounsobbing, noun, adjective Word Origin for sob C12: probably from Low German; compare Dutch sabben to suck British Dictionary definitions for sob (2 of 2) s.o.b. / slang, mainly US and Canadian / abbreviation for son of a bitch Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to sob wail, whimper, bawl, weep, howl, break down, blubber, snivel, lament, blub, boohoo, cry eyes out Medical definitions for sob SOB abbr. shortness of breath The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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sob

verb (used without object), sobbed, sob·bing.

verb (used with object), sobbed, sob·bing.

noun

Origin of sob

OTHER WORDS FROM sob

Words nearby sob

Definition for sob (2 of 2)

or SOB

(sometimes lowercase)Slang.

Example sentences from the Web for sob

British Dictionary definitions for sob (1 of 2)

verb sobs, sobbing or sobbed

noun

Derived forms of sob

Word Origin for sob

British Dictionary definitions for sob (2 of 2)

abbreviation for

Words related to sob

Medical definitions for sob

abbr.