Sob

/sɒb/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A loud, convulsive cry.

There was a sob from the back of the room when the movie reached its sad climax.

An act of sobbing or a sound made while sobbing.

His sobs echoed in the empty house.

verb

To cry noisily, taking in deep breaths.

She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the sad news.

To say something while crying.

He sobbed that he would never see her again.

Middle English, from Old English 'supian'.

sob story

An exaggerated or fabricated story of hardship or misfortune intended to elicit sympathy.

catch a sob

To experience an emotional reaction or to be moved to tears.

no sobbing allowed

A phrase used to indicate that one should not cry or complain.

sobbing

The act of crying noisily.

sobber

A person who sobs.

sobbingly

In a manner characterized by sobbing.

To cry excessively or overreact emotionally.

Stop being such a sob and toughen up!

To express grievances dramatically.

He was sobbing about his breakup all night.