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Definition of 'soap'English
Alternative forms
* (l) (obsolete)
Noun
(uncountable) 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
- I tried washing my hands with soap, but the stain wouldn't go away.
(chemistry) a metallic
a conversation
(slang) purposes
(countable|informal)
(countable|informal)
References
* The Free Dictionary definitions from various other dictionaries
See also
* body wash
* shampoo
* shower gel
* washball
Verb
( en-verb)
To apply soap to in washing.
- Be sure to soap yourself well before rinsing.
(informal) To cover, lather or in any other form treat with soap, often as a prank.
- Those kids soaped my windows!
(informal) To be discreet about (a topic).
(slang|dated) To flatter; to wheedle.
Synonyms
* (to be discreet about) soft soap, sugar soap, soft-pedal, downplay
Related terms
* soaper
* saponification
See also
* (soap)
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