noun Uncommon

sobbing

SO-bihng

Sobbing (noun) means the act of crying with gasping breaths. Example: “Her sobbing could be heard through the wall.”

noun

The act of crying with gasping breaths.

"Her sobbing could be heard through the wall."

adj

Crying with gasping breaths.

"The sobbing child clung to her mother."

How to use sobbing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCrying hard, with your breath catching.

sobbings plural

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Her _____ could be heard through the wall.

sob

cry sob

robbing bobbing throbbing

What does “sobbing” mean?

The word “sobbing” means the act of crying with gasping breaths. In plain terms, crying hard, with your breath catching.

How do you pronounce “sobbing”?

“Sobbing” is pronounced SO-bihng (/ˈsɑbɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “sobbing” in a sentence?

Here is “sobbing” used in a sentence: “Her sobbing could be heard through the wall.”

What part of speech is “sobbing”?

Depending on how it is used, “sobbing” can be a noun and an adjective.

Is “sobbing” a common word?

“Sobbing” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “sobbing” have?

“Sobbing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of crying with gasping breaths.

cry sob