sudsy

[suhd-zee]

adjective

sudsier, sudsiest 

1. consisting of, containing, or producing foamy lather.

2. resembling or suggesting suds.

3. Slang.,  soapy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sudsy¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; suds + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Actor Raymond Cruz was held in custody for five hours on Monday after a sudsy spat with three women in his Los Angeles neighborhood.

From Los Angeles Times

I am not prone to panic attacks, but I’m on the verge of one as my brain begins imagining all the things that can go wrong in this sudsy storm surrounding me.

From Salon

That’s a lot of weeks that undergarment has avoided a date with some warm, sudsy water over the years.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a vast improvement on the first, 2021’s “Widespread Panic,” which often drowned in a sudsy sea of awkward alliteration and seemed to get high on its own supply.

From Los Angeles Times

While metal keys can be dunked in sudsy water or tolerate harsh cleaners, car key fobs require extra care.

From Seattle Times