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

  • (..) Good evening, Sherly, I see your boot maker is ill dear brother. As I detect that you've recently changed the brand of soap with which you shave. May I point out the chimney in the front room of Baker Street, Is to the need of a damn good sweeping out. Are you aware that the hackney carriage, (..)
    2011 Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows