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sudsy

 

[ 'sสŒd.zi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

cleaning products

Sudsy refers to something that produces or is covered in suds, which are bubbles formed in a liquid, typically from soap or detergent. It is commonly used to describe the lather created when soap is mixed with water. Sudsy liquids are often associated with cleaning processes, as they help lift dirt and grime from surfaces. The term is often used in contexts where a lot of foam or bubbles are desirable, such as in washing dishes, laundry, or bathing.

Synonyms

bubbly, foamy, lathery

Examples of usage

  • The sudsy water made it easy to scrub the dishes clean.
  • I love using sudsy soap for my bubble baths.
  • The car wash uses a sudsy solution to clean the vehicle effectively.
  • Make sure to rinse off the sudsy shampoo thoroughly from your hair.

Translations

Translations of the word "sudsy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espumoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‡เคจเคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schaumig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbusa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pieniฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณก็ซ‹ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moussant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espumoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถpรผklรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐํ’ˆ์ด ๋‚˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุฒุจุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pฤ›nivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ penivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ตทๆณก็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ penast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ froรฐulegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะฟั–ั€ัˆั–ะบั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒคแƒฃแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรถpรผklรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espumoso

Etymology

The word 'sudsy' originated in the early 20th century, stemming from the noun 'suds', which refers to the frothy bubbles formed when soap or other cleansing agents are mixed with water. The term 'suds' itself has roots in Old English, closely related to the word 'swฤ“รฐan', meaning to sweat or be wet. As soapmaking became more widespread in households, particularly during the 19th century with the industrial production of soap, the term 'sudsy' entered common usage to describe products or mixtures that created a lather. The emphasis on cleanliness and hygiene in modern society has further popularized the term, particularly in contexts related to personal care and household cleaning products. 'Sudsy' captures not just the physical presence of foam but also the sensory experience associated with it, making it a useful descriptor in both everyday language and commercial contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,173, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.