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sappy

/sæpi/ adjective · British & US
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What does sappy mean?

adjective

Excessively sentimental or emotionally manipulative; overly sweet or insipid. Often used to describe music, writing, or other forms of expression.

Example

"The singer's sappy ballad was criticized for being too sentimental."

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