Meaning & Definition of word "Soapy"

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.