sappy — overly sentimental or emotional in a foolish or weak way
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: overly sentimental or emotional in a foolish or weak way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsæpi/
Example Sentences
- My boyfriend writes sappy love letters that make me cringe.
- The graduation speech was so sappy that half the audience rolled their eyes.
- She loves watching sappy Korean dramas on weekends.
sappy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsæpi/]
overly sentimental or emotional in a foolish or weak way
Overly sentimental and dramatic behavior
From sappy tears to snappy cheers, now truly happy!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originates from Old English 'sap', referring to the fluid that flows through plants and trees. By the 14th century, the term was extended metaphorically to describe emotions as sticky and saccharine, similar to the viscous nature of tree sap.
Breakdown
sap (plant fluid) + -y (adjective suffix forming descriptive adjectives). The suffix -y transforms the noun into an adjective meaning 'full of' or 'resembling'.
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📝Examples
“My boyfriend writes sappy love letters that make me cringe.”
“The graduation speech was so sappy that half the audience rolled their eyes.”
“She loves watching sappy Korean dramas on weekends.”
“The sappy pine tree left sticky marks on our car.”
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