sob story meaning

UK /sɒb ˈstɔːri/ US /sɑb ˈstɔri/ 3 syllables

sob story (noun): a sentimental story (or drama) of personal distress; designed to arouse sympathy.

Definition of sob story

  1. a sentimental story (or drama) of personal distress; designed to arouse sympathy

    Synonyms: sob stuff

    Type of: narrative

How to pronounce sob story

sob story is pronounced /sɒb ˈstɔːri/ in British English and /sɑb ˈstɔri/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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