Soupy/ˈsuːpi/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/2Cooking Context Use 'soupy' to describe foods that are unexpectedly or undesirably liquid. I tried to make custard, but it turned out soupy. Pro Tip 2/2Negative Connotation 'Soupy' often suggests a problem with texture, indicating something is too thin. The sauce shouldn't be soupy; it needs to be thicker.