adj

soppy

SO-pee

Soppy (adj) means Overly sentimental or emotional, often in a way seen as excessive. Example: “He wrote her a soppy love letter for Valentine's Day.”

adj

Overly sentimental or emotional, often in a way seen as excessive.

"He wrote her a soppy love letter for Valentine's Day."

Thoroughly wet or soaked.

"Her shoes were soppy after walking through the puddles."

How to Use Soppy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOverly emotional/sentimental, or drenched with water.

When to use it

Mostly used informally, and mainly in British English for the sentimental sense.

Easily confused with

sappy →

Word Forms

soppier comparative, soppiest superlative

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Etymology

From sop + -y. The "overly sentimental" sense is unrelated to the similar-sounding "sappy," despite the overlap in meaning.

Rhymes for soppy

poppy hoppy floppy sloppy choppy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “soppy” mean?

The word “soppy” means overly sentimental or emotional, often in a way seen as excessive. In plain terms, overly emotional/sentimental, or drenched with water.

How do you pronounce “soppy”?

“Soppy” is pronounced SO-pee (/ˈsɒpi/ in IPA).

How do you use “soppy” in a sentence?

Here is “soppy” used in a sentence: “He wrote her a soppy love letter for Valentine's Day.”

What part of speech is “soppy”?

“Soppy” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “soppy” have?

“Soppy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: overly sentimental or emotional, often in a way seen as excessive.