soapy
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Resembling or having the qualities of soap.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsoʊpi
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Definition
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adjective
Resembling or having the qualities of soap
television
Resembling a soap opera.
Full of soap.
Covered in soap.
Literal senses
noun
An erotic massage that involves lots of soap and body contact.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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- “A soapy consistency.”adjective
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A soft heavy compact variety of talc having a soapy feel.
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