• Sob

    Pronunciation

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

    Origin 1

    Full definition of sob

    Noun

    sob

    (plural sobs)
    1. A cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath.

    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

    Origin 2

    See sop.

    Verb

    1. To soak.

    Anagrams

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