(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:14:25

Sob"bing (?), n.

A series of short, convulsive inspirations, the glottis being suddenly closed so that little or no air enters into the lungs.

<-- a less intense form of crying -->

 

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