sappy

(sapē)

adjective sappier, sappiest

  1. full of sap; juicy
  2. Origin: < sap,

    Slang foolish; silly

Origin: ME sapy < OE sæpig

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See sappy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective sap·pi·er, sap·pi·est
  1. Full of sap; juicy.
  2. Slang Excessively sentimental; mawkish.
  3. Slang Silly or foolish.

Related Forms:

  • sapˈpi·ly adverb
  • sapˈpi·ness noun

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