Word
SOB
Phoneticssob
US/ˈsɑb/
UK/sˈɒb/
Countable noun
Definition
n. Stands for son of a bitch. A very rude and offensive name for a man you dislike.
n. Abbreviation for son of a bitch. An offensive and derogatory term for a man. Often crude in tone; avoid in professional or formal contexts.
Examples
“He is a mean old SOB.”
“The character in the movie was a real SOB who treated his employees terribly.”
Examples
simple
“He is a mean old SOB.”
contextual
“The character in the movie was a real SOB who treated his employees terribly.”
Usage
Commonly used as a singular noun to insult an individual; occasionally used in plural form.
Real-World Examples
“I swear, I didn’t let her go,” she sobbed.” “Lindsay Clancy sobbed in court as a recording of her husband's 911 call played.” Word family
NOUN
SOB(C1)
Idioms
01. sob story
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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