sobbing Definition

sob
verb sobbed, sobbing

intr
1. To cry uncontrollably with intermittent gulps for breath.

Thesaurus: weep, wail, bawl, blubber, cry, moan, mewl, snivel, whimper.
2. To say or tell something while crying in this way.

Example: She sobbed out the whole story
Form: sob out (often)
3. To bring (oneself) to a certain state, usually to sleep, by sobbing.

noun

1. A gulp for breath between bouts of crying.

Derivative: sobbing
noun, adj

Derivative: sobbingly
adverb

Etymology: 12c: imitating the sound.