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SOB

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈsɑb// UK //sˈɒb// sob Slang Vulgar

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.


SIMPLE

He is a mean old SOB.

CONTEXTUAL

The character in the movie was a real SOB who treated his employees terribly.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used as a singular noun to insult an individual; occasionally used in plural form.

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