Soppy
adjective
Being excessively sentimental or emotional.
He was so soppy when he watched the romantic movie, he couldn't stop crying.
Often appears as...
- soppy film
- soppy romantic
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
adjective
Soaking wet, drenched in liquid.
After the heavy rain, my shoes were all soppy.
Often appears as...
- soppy wet
- soppy clothes
adjective
Being excessively sentimental or emotional.
He was so soppy when he watched the romantic movie, he couldn't stop crying.
Often appears as...
- soppy film
- soppy romantic
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
adjective
Soaking wet, drenched in liquid.
After the heavy rain, my shoes were all soppy.
Often appears as...
- soppy wet
- soppy clothes
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Overload
Use 'soppy' to describe someone showing more emotions than a situation typically warrants.
Don't be so soppy - it's just a commercial, not a real-life story!
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Usage
'Soppy' is casual language, suitable for informal conversations, not formal writing.
I got all soppy receiving her handmade gift.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Stereotypes
Beware of using 'soppy' in ways that reinforce gender stereotypes about emotional expression.
My brother tries to act tough but he's quite soppy about his pets.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Overload
Use 'soppy' to describe someone showing more emotions than a situation typically warrants.
Don't be so soppy - it's just a commercial, not a real-life story!
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Usage
'Soppy' is casual language, suitable for informal conversations, not formal writing.
I got all soppy receiving her handmade gift.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Stereotypes
Beware of using 'soppy' in ways that reinforce gender stereotypes about emotional expression.
My brother tries to act tough but he's quite soppy about his pets.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Overload
Use 'soppy' to describe someone showing more emotions than a situation typically warrants.
Don't be so soppy - it's just a commercial, not a real-life story!
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Usage
'Soppy' is casual language, suitable for informal conversations, not formal writing.
I got all soppy receiving her handmade gift.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Stereotypes
Beware of using 'soppy' in ways that reinforce gender stereotypes about emotional expression.
My brother tries to act tough but he's quite soppy about his pets.
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affectionate you still gotta watch your fingers obviously but I'll get a great reaction when I come in every morning from these they're at that age now where everything is a bit of a game as you can stay a bit Safi not you hey-ya bit soppy it's a totally different story when we go next door to see Midas you don't get
Video examples
The Big Cat Keeper PIPE The...
affectionate you still gotta watch your fingers obviously but I'll get a great reaction when I come in every morning from these they're at that age now where everything is a bit of a game as you can stay a bit Safi not you hey-ya bit soppy it's a totally different story when we go next door to see Midas you don't get
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Quote examples
Matthew Hussey
British Celebrity
Even the toughest of eggs to crack will have soppy, soft moments when they feel in love. Usually they'll want to be more physically affectionate in terms of hugging and kissing, and they'll feel more protective towards you.
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Joanna Lumley
English Actress
Romance is quite an overblown word. This idea of chocolates and champagne and that's it. There's more to love than that. Romance is quite a soppy word. Love is much more important.
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Kylie Minogue
Australian Musician
I just want to do everything. I don't want to sound soppy or too cliched, but that's the way it is.
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Nicole Appleton
Canadian Musician
Nothing beats having this beautiful child look at me and say mum. I get soppy all the time.
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James Blunt
English Musician
Ladies love a soppy lyric. There's a real winner in 'Carry You Home.
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Neil Warnock
English Businessman
I like soppy films, sentimental stuff with children.
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James D'arcy
English Actor
The good guy only gets the girl in a soppy way.
Quote examples
Matthew Hussey
British Celebrity
Even the toughest of eggs to crack will have soppy, soft moments when they feel in love. Usually they'll want to be more physically affectionate in terms of hugging and kissing, and they'll feel more protective towards you.
Quote examples
Joanna Lumley
English Actress
Romance is quite an overblown word. This idea of chocolates and champagne and that's it. There's more to love than that. Romance is quite a soppy word. Love is much more important.
Quote examples
Kylie Minogue
Australian Musician
I just want to do everything. I don't want to sound soppy or too cliched, but that's the way it is.
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Nicole Appleton
Canadian Musician
Nothing beats having this beautiful child look at me and say mum. I get soppy all the time.
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James Blunt
English Musician
Ladies love a soppy lyric. There's a real winner in 'Carry You Home.
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Neil Warnock
English Businessman
I like soppy films, sentimental stuff with children.
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James D'arcy
English Actor
The good guy only gets the girl in a soppy way.
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