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Sappy

usgb/ˈsæpi/Volume
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Expressing EmotionsPlay
Used when emotions or affection are exaggerated to the point of being seen as insincere or corny. SlideThe movie had such sappy dialogue that some viewers giggled.
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Common in informal conversation but less appropriate in formal writing or speech. SlideHe gave a sappy speech at the farewell party.
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Implies disapproval or dissatisfaction, suggesting that something is excessively sentimental. SlideCritics panned the play for its sappy love scenes.