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soap

Syllabification: (soap)
Pronunciation: /sōp/
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Definition of soap

noun

  • 1a substance used with water for washing and cleaning, made of a compound of natural oils or fats with sodium hydroxide or another strong alkali, and typically having perfume and coloring added:a bar of soap
  • 2 informal a soap opera:the soaps are at the top of the ratings

verb

[with object]
  • wash with soap:she soaped her face

Phrases

no soap

North American informal used to convey that there is no chance of something happening or occurring:They needed a writer with some enthusiasm. No soap

Derivatives

soapless

adjective

Origin:

Old English sāpe; related to Dutch zeep and German Seife. The verb dates from the mid 16th century

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