soppy

adjective

sop·​py ˈsä-pē How to pronounce soppy (audio)
soppier; soppiest
Synonyms of soppynext
1
: sentimental, mawkish
2
a
: soaked through : saturated
b
: very wet
soppiness
ˈsä-pē-nəs How to pronounce soppy (audio)
noun

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trudging over soppy ground at the county fair scanned the racks looking for the soppiest valentine the store had
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Brash simian Robbie is a lot more fun to watch than soppy simian Robbie. — Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025 Paul is Roy, the prickly guy whose sarcastic exterior hides a soppy desire to be loved. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024

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First Known Use

1631, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of soppy was in 1631

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soppy

adjective
sop·​py ˈsäp-ē How to pronounce soppy (audio)
soppier; soppiest
1
: soaked through
2
: very wet
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