soap
/səʊp/IPA: /S OW1 P/
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A substance able to mix with both oil and water, used for cleaning, often in the form of a solid bar or in liquid form, derived from fats or made synthetically.
“I tried washing my hands with soap, but the stain wouldn't go away.”
- 2
A metallic salt derived from a fatty acid
- 3
Flattery or excessively complacent conversation.
- 4
Money, specially when used as a bribe.
- 5
A soap opera.
- 6
A solid masonry unit or brick reduced in depth or height from standard dimensions.
- 1
To apply soap to in washing.
“Be sure to soap yourself well before rinsing.”
- 2
To cover, lather or in any other form treat with soap, often as a prank.
“Those kids soaped my windows!”
- 3
To be discreet about (a topic).
- 4
To flatter; to wheedle.
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