Sappy Definition

sappy
adjective
  1. ludicrous, foolish; "gave me a cockamamie reason for not going"; "wore a goofy hat"; "a silly idea"; "some wacky plan for selling more books"
  2. abounding in sap; "sappy maple trees"; "sappy kindling wood"

"Sappy" in song lyrics

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Usage tips for "sappy"

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