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Definition of 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"

9 synonyms found

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Frequently asked questions

What are synonyms for sappy?
Synonyms for sappy include: cockamamie, fool, foolish, goofy, juicy, silly, unreasonable, wacky, zany.
How many synonyms does sappy have?
Sappy has 9 synonyms.

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