sob sister

English

Noun

sob sister (plural sob sisters)

  1. (informal) A journalist, usually female, who writes mainly sentimental articles or has an advice column.
    Synonym: agony aunt
    • 2017, Stephen King, Nightmares & Dreamscapes, page 839:
      I've read the word unmanned plenty of times — it's a favorite of the pulpsmiths and sob-sisters — but this was the first time I'd ever actually felt that way.
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