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soapy
adjective \ˈsō-pē\
: containing soap
: like soap
soap·i·ersoap·i·est
Full Definition of SOAPY
1
: smeared with soap : lathered
2
: containing or combined with soap or saponin
4
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a soap opera
— soap·i·ly \-pə-lē\ adverb
— soap·i·ness \-pē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of SOAPY
1610
Related to SOAPY
- Synonyms
- adulatory, gushing, gushy, hagiographic (also hagiographical), oily, oleaginous, fulsome, unctuous
SOAPY Defined for Kids
soapy
adjective \ˈsō-pē\
soap·i·ersoap·i·est
Definition of SOAPY for Kids
1
: covered with soap <a soapy face>
2
: containing soap <soapy water>
3
: like soap <a soapy feel>
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