Simple Definition of soppy

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soppy

adjective

soppier; soppiest
1
US : soaked through with water : very wet
soppy towels
2
British, informal
a
: sad or romantic in a foolish or exaggerated way
The radio played nothing but soppy [=(US) sappy] love songs.
b
: foolish or silly
She gets all soppy [=(US) sappy] when she's around babies.

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