Definition of sobbing Sobbing

/sɑˈbɪŋ/ - [sabing] - sob•bing

We found 7 definitions of sobbing from 4 different sources.

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What does sobbing mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

sobbing - convulsive gasp made while weeping
  sob
  crying, tears, weeping the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds); "I hate to hear the crying of a child"; "she was in tears"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • sobbing (Noun)
    Action of the verb to sob.
  • sobbing (Verb)
    Present participle of sob.
  • sobbing (Adjective)
    That or who sobs.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • sobbing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Sob
  • sobbing (n.)
    A series of short, convulsive inspirations, the glottis being suddenly closed so that little or no air enters into the lungs.

Part of speech

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  • sobbing, verb, gerund of sob (infinitive).
  • sobbing, noun, singular of sobbings.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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