Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

no-soap

Adjective

/ˈnoʊ-ˌsoʊp/

Definition

A slang term used to describe a situation or instance that is ineffective or yields no results.

Examples

“I tried to convince him to join the team, but it was no-soap; he just wasn’t interested.”
“We attempted to fix the software issue, but it turned out to be no-soap in the end.”
“Despite our efforts to change her mind, it was all no-soap; she had made her decision.”

Meaning

When something is described as ‘no-soap’, it indicates that it is not working out as expected, often used in a context where attempts or efforts are unproductive.