ˈsapē, -pi adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: Middle English sapy, from Old English sæpig, from sæp sap + -ig -y — more at sap
1.
a. : abounding with sap
b. dialect : succulent , juicy
c. dialect : becoming putrid : tainted
d. dialect : extremely damp : sodden
e. of wool : having a superabundance of yolk
f. of a feather : immature and with blood in the quill
2.
a. : resembling sapwood
b. : consisting largely of sapwood
3.
a. : foolishly or immaturely sentimental : mawkish
b. : lacking in good sense : foolish , silly
c. : somewhat effeminate : foppish
4. chiefly Scotland
a. : fond of drinking
b. : cheerful as the result of drinking