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sap⋅py

[sap-ee]
–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


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.
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