SOB

//ˌɛs.oʊˈbiː//insult

What does SOB mean? SOB is a English moderate that translates to “son of a bitch” in English.

son of a bitch (abbreviation)

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"son of a bitch"

The sanitized abbreviation of 'son of a bitch,' used when you want the sentiment without the full vulgarity. Saying the letters S-O-B rather than the full phrase is a distinctly American phenomenon — it lets you swear in professional contexts while maintaining plausible formality.

In a meeting: 'That SOB undercut our bid.' In a text: 'Can you believe that SOB?'