0 a story or piece of information that someone tells you or writes about himself or herself that is intended to make you feel sympathy for that person: --
She came out with some sob story about not having enough money to go and see her father who was ill.
1 infml disapproving a long excuse or explanation that is meant to make you feel sorry for someone --
NIEUWE WOORDEN
European
May 10, 2021
WOORD VAN DE DAG
Shimmer
sob story