plural of soap

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of soap

(countable) A radio or television serial, typically broadcast in the afternoon or evening, about the lives of melodramatic characters, which are often filled with strong emotions, highly dramatic situations and suspense.

A very thin film of soapy water that forms a sphere with an iridescent surface. / (figuratively) Anything attractive but unsubstantial.

Alternative form of soap opera

An extremely powerful detergent used for washing surfaces prior to painting.

To attempt to persuade by flattery or pleasing words; to butter up.

Persuasion by means of flattery or pleasing words.

a mildly disinfectant soap containing carbolic acid (phenol)

(chemistry) Any lithium salt of a fatty acid, made by the reaction of fat with lithium hydroxide and used in the manufacture of lubricating greases.