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sob story
noun
: a sad story about yourself that you tell in order to make people feel sorry for you
Full Definition of SOB STORY
: a sentimental story or account intended chiefly to evoke sympathy or sadness
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First Known Use of SOB STORY
1913
Rhymes with SOB STORY
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