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sappy

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sap⋅py

  [sap-ee]
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–adjective, -pi⋅er, -pi⋅est.
1. abounding in sap, as a plant.
2. full of vitality and energy.
3. Slang. silly or foolish.
Origin:
bef. 1100; ME sapy, OE sæpig; see sap 1 , -y 1

Related forms:
sap⋅pi⋅ness, noun
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sap·py   (sāp'ē)   
adj.   sap·pi·er, sap·pi·est

  1. Full of sap; juicy.

  2. Slang Excessively sentimental; mawkish.

  3. Slang Silly or foolish.

sap'pi·ly adv., sap'pi·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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