Meaning & Definition of word "Soapy"
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Soapy
/ˈsoʊ.pi/
adjective:
- 1. Containing or resembling soap; having the characteristics of soap.
- Example: The soapy water slipped through my fingers as I washed the dishes.
- 2. Slippery or greasy, often in a figurative sense.
- Example: The politician's soapy promises failed to convince the voters.
- 3. Relating to or characteristic of a soap opera; melodramatic.
- Example: The show's plot twists were soapy, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'soap' with the suffix '-y' added to form an adjective.
Common Phrases and Expressions
soapy story:
A story that is overly sentimental or melodramatic.
soapy suds:
Foamy bubbles formed by soap in water.
Related Words
soap:
A substance used with water for washing and cleaning.
suds:
The bubbles formed when soap is mixed with water.
Slang Meanings of soapy
Meaning: Overly sentimental or clichéd.
Example Sentence: That love song is so soapy, I can't take it seriously.