sappy

Meanings

• adjective

  Having or showing an excessively sentimental and emotional attitude.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsæpi/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=859599"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sappy
jumpy , dumpy , lumpy , rumpy

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Variants

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sappier , sappiest , sappy

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'sticky' or 'gummy'. The modern sense developed in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sappy' is derived from the Old English word 'seppian', which means 'to stick'.

2. The term 'sappy' was first used in the late 19th century to describe overly emotional or sentimental people.

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Related Concepts

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1. sentimental: Related to emotions and feelings, often used to describe something that appeals to emotions rather than reason.

2. emotional: Related to emotions and feelings, often used to describe something that elicits a strong emotional response.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sappy' is often used to describe overly emotional or sentimental characters. In music, a 'sappy love song' is a song that expresses intense emotions of love.

How to Memorize "sappy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who is excessively emotional and sentimental. Imagine their facial expressions and body language.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sappy' with the idea of being overly emotional and sentimental.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sappy is like a sapling, always weeping'

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