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soap

Pronunciation: /səʊp/

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Definition of soap

noun

1 [mass noun] a 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 colouring added:a bar of soap

2 informal a soap opera:the soaps are 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