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sudsy

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈsʌd.zi/
  • sŭdzē
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ʌdzi

1

adj

Meaning 1

Having suds; having froth or lather like soapy water.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Soapy; resembling a soap opera.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: broadcasting, media, television

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective

Meaning 3

resembling lather or covered with lather

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: lathery

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From suds + -y.