Sob

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /sÉ’b/
• US enPR: säb, IPA: /sÉ‘b/
• Rhymes: -É’b

Full definition of sob

Noun

1. A cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath.

Derived terms

• sobby
• sob story
• sob stuff

Verb

1. (intransitive) to weep with convulsive gasps.
• DrydenShe sighed, she sobbed, and, furious with despair,
  She rent her garments, and she tore her hair.
2. (transitive) to say (something) while sobbing."He doesn't love me!" she sobbed.

Synonyms

See sop.

Verb

1. To soak.

Anagrams

• BSO
• Obs
• OSB