soapy

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adjective soapier, soapiest

  1. covered with or containing soap; lathery
  2. of, like, or characteristic of soap
  3. Informal of, like, or characteristic of a soap opera
  4. Slang suave; unctuous; oily

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See soapy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective soap·i·er, soap·i·est
  1. Consisting of or containing soap: soapy water.
  2. Covered with soap: soapy hands.
  3. Resembling soap: a soapy consistency.
  4. Slang Unctuous; oily: soapy compliments.

Related Forms:

  • soapˈi·ly adverb
  • soapˈi·ness noun

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