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soaper

[ soh-per ]
/ ˈsoʊ pər /
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noun Slang.

soap opera.

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Origin of soaper

First recorded in 1945–50; soap (opera) + -er1

Words nearby soaper

soap powder, soapbark, soapberry, soapberry family, soapbox, soaper, soapfish, soapie, soapolallie, soapstone, soapsuds
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Words related to soaper

weepy, sentimental, romantic, mushy, mawkish, syrupy, befuddled, confused, insipid, lachrymose, slush, soap, soapy, tearful, weak, bathetic, drippy, schmaltzy, soppy, gushing

Example sentences from the Web for soaper

  • "I will try—and not deserve it, Mr. Soaper," was the prompt reply.

    Peg Woffington|Charles Reade

  • And when Snarl and Soaper sit on your next play, they won't forget the lesson you have given them.

    Peg Woffington|Charles Reade

  • Mr. Soaper lingered one moment to say: "You shall always have my good word, Mr. Triplet."

    Peg Woffington|Charles Reade