Sob Story Definition

noun
A very sad story, esp. an account of personal troubles that is meant to arouse sympathy.
Webster's New World
A maudlin plea given as an explanation or a rationalization.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
  • sob stuff

Other Word Forms of Sob Story

Noun

Singular:
sob story
Plural:
sob-stories

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