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Meaning of soap box

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

soap

Pronunciation:/səʊp//soʊp/

noun

Definitions

  1. A substance able to mix with both oil and water, used for cleaning, often in the form of a solid bar or in liquid form, derived from fats or made synthetically.

    Example: I tried washing my hands with soap, but the stain wouldn't go away.

  2. A metallic salt derived from a fatty acid

  3. Flattery or excessively complacent conversation.

  4. Money, specially when used as a bribe.

verb

Definitions

  1. To apply soap to in washing.

    Example: Be sure to soap yourself well before rinsing.

  2. To cover, lather or in any other form treat with soap, often as a prank.

    Example: Those kids soaped my windows!

  3. To be discreet about (a topic).

  4. To flatter; to wheedle.