soap

Definition

  • noun: a substance that is used for washing something
  • noun: a cleansing and emulsifying agent made usually by action of alkali on fat or fatty acids and consisting essentially of sodium or potassium salts of such acids
  • verb: to rub soap over or into (someone or something)
  • verb: to rub soap over or into
  • often + 'up'
  • synonyms: flatter, wheedle, soft-pedal

Examples

  • My life is a 'soap opera'. [=my life has a lot of dramatic events and problems like the ones that occur in soap operas]

  • The store sells many different brands of liquid/hand/antibacterial 'soaps'.

  • Make sure you use 'soap' and water to wash your hands.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I deserve a little something for this. Give you bucks. I could get more than that on eBay. All right, . Give this man his money and throw in a bar of soap. Your wife is still on that line. Flowers? How much? You spend any more on this thing, you can pick the daisies off my grave. Get plastic. (..)
    2004 Spider-Man 2