Associations to the word «Sob»
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Pictures for the word «Sob»
Wiktionary
SOB, noun. (coarse) (slang) son of a bitch
SOB, noun. (uncountable) shortness of breath
SOB, noun. A cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath.
SOB, verb. (intransitive) to weep with convulsive gasps.
SOB, verb. (transitive) to say (something) while sobbing.
SOB, verb. To soak.
SOB SISTER, noun. A journalist who writes mainly sentimental articles or has an advice column.
SOB STORIES, noun. Plural of sob story
SOB STORY, noun. (idiomatic) A sad story, especially one intended to elicit sympathy.
Dictionary definition
SOB, noun. A dyspneic condition.
SOB, noun. Insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous.
SOB, noun. Convulsive gasp made while weeping.
SOB, verb. Weep convulsively; "He was sobbing inconsolably".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.