Definition

Having a lot of bubbles or foam, especially in a liquid like soap or detergent.

Example

The children played with sudsy water in the backyard.

Conversation

I just tried that new dishwashing liquid, and it was so sudsy!

Really? I've heard good things about it.

Yeah, it made the dishes so easy to clean with all those bubbles.

I need to get some; I love sudsy soaps!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Sudsy** → The word 'sudsy' originates from 'suds' (from Old English *sudda*, meaning a frothy or bubbly liquid) combined with the suffix '-y' (meaning characterized by). Thus, 'sudsy' describes something that is characterized by or full of suds or bubbles.

Memory Tip

Think of 'suds' as frothy bubbles in a liquid, and remember that 'sudsy' means something that is full of those bubbles.

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