sappy

adjective
UK: /ˈsæpi/
US: /ˈsæpi/

  1. Excessively sentimental or emotional.

    1. That's a really sappy movie, I cried.
    2. He wrote a sappy love song that topped the charts because of its genuine emotion.

  2. Foolish or silly.

    1. Don't be so sappy, think rationally.
    2. The politician's sappy promises failed to convince the voters who demanded concrete action.

Synonyms

mushy foolish corny silly sentimental

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sappy" in English means: Excessively sentimental or emotional., Foolish or silly..

The phonetic transcription of "sappy" is /ˈsæpi/ in British English and /ˈsæpi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sappy": mushy, foolish, corny, silly, sentimental.

Example usage of "sappy": "That's a really sappy movie, I cried.". More examples on the page.