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sappiness

[sap-ee]

adjective, sap·pi·er, sap·pi·est.

abounding in sap, as a plant.

full of vitality and energy.

Slang. silly or foolish.

Origin:
before 1100; Middle English sapy, Old English sæpig; see sap¹, -y¹

Related forms

sap·pi·ness, noun

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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

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sappy (ˈsæpɪ)

—*adj* , -pier, -piest
1.	(of plants) full of sap
2.	full of energy or vitality
3.	slang silly or fatuous

'sappily

—*adv*

'sappiness

—n

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