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Sappy Definition & Meaning

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"

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Frequently asked questions

What does sappy mean?
ludicrous, foolish; "gave me a cockamamie reason for not going"; "wore a goofy hat"; "a silly idea"; "some wacky plan for selling more books" abounding in sap; "sappy maple trees"; "sappy kindling wood"
What part of speech is sappy?
Sappy is an adjective.
How many definitions does sappy have?
Sappy has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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