Synonyms for soapy


Grammar : Adj
Spell : soh-pee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsoʊ pi


Définition of soapy

Origin :
  • c.1600, from soap (n.) + -y (2). Related: Soapily; soapiness.
  • adj sudsy
Example sentences :
  • He stooped, thinking he had caught it, but took up only a handful of soapy foam.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • Soapy pretended to weep, and Abe thumped him heavily on the back.
  • Extract from : « The Golden Woman » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • They were captained by one Smith, known as "Soapy," whom I had the fortune to meet.
  • Extract from : « The Trail of '98 » by Robert W. Service
  • We had got beyond the April freshets and there was in consequence a soapy smell about.
  • Extract from : « Journeys to Bagdad » by Charles S. Brooks
  • The solution of a base has a soapy feel and a brackish taste.
  • Extract from : « An Elementary Study of Chemistry » by William McPherson
  • The hibernatorial ambitions of Soapy were not of the highest.
  • Extract from : « The Four Million » by O. Henry
  • In Soapy's opinion the Law was more benign than Philanthropy.
  • Extract from : « The Four Million » by O. Henry
  • But to one of Soapy's proud spirit the gifts of charity are encumbered.
  • Extract from : « The Four Million » by O. Henry
  • Soapy had confidence in himself from the lowest button of his vest upward.
  • Extract from : « The Four Million » by O. Henry
  • Soapy, with disgust in his heart, loafed along, twice unsuccessful.
  • Extract from : « The Four Million » by O. Henry

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