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sappy
adjective sap·py \ˈsa-pē\
: sad or romantic in a foolish or exaggerated way
: foolish or silly : not thinking clearly or showing good judgment
: full of sap
sap·pi·ersap·pi·est
Full Definition of SAPPY
1
: abounding with sap
2
: resembling or consisting largely of sapwood
3
a : overly sweet or sentimental b : lacking in good sense : silly
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First Known Use of SAPPY
12th century
Related to SAPPY
- Synonyms
- chocolate-box, cloying, drippy, fruity, gooey, lovey-dovey, maudlin, mawkish, mushy, novelettish, saccharine, corny, schmaltzy, sentimental, sloppy, slushy, soppy, soupy, spoony (or spooney), sticky, sugarcoated, sugary, wet
- Antonyms
- unsentimental
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SAPPY Defined for Kids
sappy
adjective sap·py \ˈsa-pē\
sap·pi·ersap·pi·est
Definition of SAPPY for Kids
: sad or romantic in a foolish or exaggerated way <a sappy story>
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