First Known Use: before 12th century
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1sop
noun \ˈsäp\
: something that is done or given to someone in order to prevent trouble, gain support, etc.
Full Definition of SOP
1
chiefly dialect : a piece of food dipped or steeped in a liquid
2
: a conciliatory or propitiatory bribe, gift, or gesture
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Origin of SOP
Middle English soppe, from Old English sopp; akin to Old English sūpan to swallow — more at sup
Related to SOP
- Synonyms
- backhander [British], boodle, cumshaw, fix, bribe
2sop
transitive verb
soppedsop·ping
Definition of SOP
1
a : to steep or dip in or as if in liquid b : to wet thoroughly : soak
2
: mop 1
First Known Use of SOP
circa 1529
Related to SOP
- Antonyms
- wring (out)
SOP
abbreviation
Definition of SOP
standard operating procedure; standing operating procedure
SOP Defined for Kids
sop
verb \ˈsäp\
soppedsop·ping
Definition of SOP for Kids
1
: to soak or dip in or as if in liquid <He sopped the bread in gravy.>
2
: to mop or soak up <The water was sopped up with rags.>
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