Meaning & use
Soapie
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An informal term for a soap opera, a television drama series with an ongoing, melodramatic storyline.
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She never missed an episode of her favorite soapie after work.
The actor got his start on a long-running local soapie before moving to film.
A note on using this word
The term is common informal usage in Australian, New Zealand, and South African English.
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soap opera
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