sappy
|sap-py|
B2
/ˈsæpi/
excessively sentimental
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sappy' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'sapi,' where 'sap' meant 'juice or fluid.'
Historical Evolution
'sapi' transformed into the modern English word 'sappy' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'full of sap or juice,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'excessively sentimental.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
excessively sentimental or emotional.
The movie was too sappy for my taste.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45