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verb (used without object)
1.
to weep with a convulsive catching of the breath.
2.
to make a sound resembling this.
verb (used with object)
3.
to utter with sobs.
4.
to put, send, etc., by sobbing or with sobs: to sob oneself to sleep.
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Sobbing
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noun
5.
the act of sobbing; a convulsive catching of the breath in weeping.
6.
any sound suggesting this.
Origin:
1150–1200; Middle English sobben, apparently imitative
1150–1200; Middle English sobben, apparently imitative
Related forms
sob·ber, noun
sob·bing·ly, adverb
sob·ful, adjective
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Word Origin & History
sob
c.1200, probably of imitative origin, related to O.E. seofian "to lament," O.H.G. sufan "to draw breath," W.Fris. sobje "to suck." The noun is attested from late 14c. Sob story is from 1913. Sob sister "female journalist who writes sentimental stories or advice columns" is from 1912.
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