- soft-soaper
- noun see soft-soap
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
soft-soaper
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soft-soaper — ˈ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ə(r) noun : one that soft soaps : flatterer * * * /sawft soh peuhr, soft /, n. Informal. a person who flatters or cajoles, esp. for reasons of self interest or personal advantage: a soft soaper specializing in rich, elderly women. [1850 … Useful english dictionary
soft-soaper — /sawft soh peuhr, soft /, n. Informal. a person who flatters or cajoles, esp. for reasons of self interest or personal advantage: a soft soaper specializing in rich, elderly women. [1850 55; SOFT SOAP + ER1] * * * … Universalium
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soft-soap — /ˈsɒft soʊp/ (say soft sohp) verb (t) 1. to apply soft soap to. 2. Colloquial to ply with smooth words; cajole; flatter. –verb (i) 3. to use soft soap in washing. –soft soaper, noun …
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