sappy
Sappy (adj) means Overly sentimental or emotional, in a way that feels exaggerated or corny. Example: “The movie's ending was a bit too sappy for my taste.”
How to use sappy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOverly emotional or sentimental, almost to the point of being cheesy.
British English often prefers "soppy" for the sentimental sense; "sappy" is more common in American English.
Word forms
sappier comparative, more sappy comparative, sappiest superlative, most sappy superlative
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The movie's ending was a bit too _____ for my taste.
Etymology
From Old English "saepig," meaning "full of sap," built from sap plus "-y."
Rhymes for sappy
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What does “sappy” mean?
The word “sappy” means overly sentimental or emotional, in a way that feels exaggerated or corny. In plain terms, overly emotional or sentimental, almost to the point of being cheesy.
How do you pronounce “sappy”?
“Sappy” is pronounced SA-pee (/ˈsæpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “sappy” in a sentence?
Here is “sappy” used in a sentence: “The movie's ending was a bit too sappy for my taste.”
What part of speech is “sappy”?
“Sappy” is an adjective.
Where does the word “sappy” come from?
The word “sappy” comes from Old English. From Old English "saepig," meaning "full of sap," built from sap plus "-y.".
How many meanings does “sappy” have?
“Sappy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: overly sentimental or emotional, in a way that feels exaggerated or corny.