sob

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    convulsive gasp made while weeping
  • Verb:
    weep convulsively

Word Origin

sob (v.)
c. 1200, "to cry with short breaths," probably of imitative origin, related to Old English seofian "to lament," Old High German sufan "to draw breath," West Frisian sobje "to suck." Related: Sobbed; sobbing.
sob (n.)
late 14c., from sob (v.). Sob story is from 1913. Sob sister "female journalist who writes sentimental stories or advice columns" is from 1912.

Example

1. A loud sob broke out of me , like a bark .
2. He heard her put the phone down and then sob .
3. Christine 's husband ed started to sob uncontrollably .
4. When they brought me back to consciousness after the surgery , I started to sob and hyperventilate .
5. And I looked so serious that dora was frightened , and began to sob bitterly on my shoulder .

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