Soaper
noun, slang
noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A soapmaker.
- 2 A soap opera. informal
"In the age of the glorified soaper (Kramer vs. Kramer, Ordinary People) and the empty pop epic (Star Wars ad infinitum) any film with substance catches interest."
- 3 Alternative form of soper (“soporific drug”). alt-of, alternative
Example
More examples"In the age of the glorified soaper (Kramer vs. Kramer, Ordinary People) and the empty pop epic (Star Wars ad infinitum) any film with substance catches interest."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From soap + -er (occupation suffix).
Etymology 2
From soap + -er (entertainment suffix).