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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