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Soapy

SOH-pee

/ˈsoʊpiː/

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Syllable breakdown

soapy

Dictionary meaning

Unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech.

Examples

  • A soapy consistency.

Synonyms: oily

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