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sob /sob/ intransitive verb (sobbˈing; sobbed)- To catch the breath convulsively in distress or other emotion
- To make a similar sound
- To weep noisily
transitive verb- To utter with sobs
- To bring (oneself) to a certain state by sobbing
noun- A convulsive catch of the breath
- Any similar sound
ORIGIN: Imit sobbˈing noun and adjective sobbˈingly adverb sob sister noun (informal) - An actor, writer, etc who seeks to arouse sentimental feelings in his or her audience, readers, etc
- A journalist who answers questions in a woman's magazine
sob story noun A pitiful tale told to arouse sympathy sob stuff noun - Cheap and extravagant pathos, to stir tears
- Maudlin or highly sentimental stories, films or scenes
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