Meaning & Definition of word "Sop"
Sop
/sɒp/
noun:
- 1. A piece of bread or other food soaked in liquid, especially in a dish.
- Example: He dipped the sop of bread into the gravy to soak up the flavor.
- 2. Something given to placate or appease someone.
- Example: The company's announcement was seen as a sop to its critics.
verb:
- 1. To soak (bread or food) in a liquid.
- Example: She decided to sop the bread in the soup to make it softer.
Etymology
●Middle English 'soppe', from Old English 'soppian' meaning to soak or dip.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sop up:
To soak up a liquid with an absorbent material.
sop the bread:
To dip bread into a liquid for flavor or absorption.
take a sop:
To accept a small token or concession.
Related Words
bread:
A staple food made from flour and water, usually baked.
dip:
A liquid or semi-liquid food for dipping bread or vegetables.
soak:
To immerse in liquid for a period of time.
Slang Meanings of sop
Meaning: A weak or passive person.
● Example Sentence: Don't be such a sop about the whole situation; stand up for yourself!
Meaning: A bribe or incentive to someone.
● Example Sentence: He gave the official a sop to ensure his application was favored.