don't drop the soap - Wiktionary, the free dictionary (2024)

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  • 1 English
    • 1.1 Etymology
    • 1.2 Pronunciation
    • 1.3 Proverb
      • 1.3.1 See also

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From the exposure of one's buttocks when bending over in a male group shower, in reference to prison rape.

Pronunciation[edit]

Proverb[edit]

don't drop the soap

  1. (idiomatic) Used as a mockery to someone who is about to be or should be confined in prison.

See also[edit]

don't drop the soap - Wiktionary, the free dictionary (2024)

FAQs

Don't drop the soap - Wiktionary, the free dictionary? ›

Etymology. From the exposure of one's buttocks when bending over in a male group shower, in reference to prison rape.

What do people mean when they say "don't drop the soap"? ›

It refers to a scenario where an inmate drops a bar of soap in a prison shower and when he goes to pick it up, he accidently exposes himself to be raped by another inmate or guard. As it has grown in popularity, it has come to encompass all forms of sexual assault in a prison setting.

What does soap mean in slang? ›

slang. flattery or persuasive talk (esp in the phrase soft soap )

Who started Don't Drop the soap? ›

Don't Drop the Soap is a controversial prison-themed board game designed by art student John Sebelius as a 2006 class project at the Rhode Island School of Design. The game received criticism for its content, most notably for the game's treatment of prison rape.

What does no soap mean in slang? ›

[US] said to mean that you have tried to do something but that you have failed. I looked everywhere for him, then finally I went home.

How do you not drop soap? ›

To keep from dropping the bar of soap when bathing or showering, use a bath mitt with a pocket for soap, or use soap on a rope.

What happens if you don't soap? ›

If you don't wash your body, it makes it easier for germs that cause actual skin infections to flourish. If you didn't wash at all, dirt, sweat, dead skin cells and oil would start to accumulate, and infections or ongoing skin conditions can become more serious, more difficult to manage, and harder to undo.

What does soap mean in the military? ›

Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) In the military match, if you do not get matched to your specialty of choice, you may submit a rebuttal. Every military applicant matches to a position, so medical students typically only apply to the rebuttal board if they do not match to the specialty of their choice.

What does soap mean for Bible? ›

SOAP stands for Scripture, Observation, Application and Prayer and involves four simple steps: Scripture – Read a short Bible passage out loud and/or write it out. Observation – What do you notice about the verses? What do you think the main message is?

What does cake soap mean? ›

A 'cake of soap' is the old-fashioned way of saying a 'bar of soap'. It may come from the fact that soap was made in large blocks and then cut into slices. P.S. other items that use the word 'bar' in this sense include: 'a bar of chocolate' and 'a gold bar. '

What is the origin of the phrase dropping soap? ›

What does “don't drop the soap” mean? On the internet, it is a running joke that means don't bend over. It comes from a term in prison, when someone bends over to pick up the soap, their anus is exposed.

How to play Don't Drop the soap? ›

Playing the Game Each turn players must play one card (only one) from their hand. Throw the card into the discard pile in the middle of the table. The effect of the card is then played out. You never draw a card from the deck unless you are forced to by the effects of a played card.

Why was soap controversial? ›

Pre-broadcast protests and controversy. In early March 1977, ABC screened the first two episodes of Soap for the executives of its 195 affiliate stations, many of whom were instantly appalled by the show's emphasis on sex and infidelity.

What does whip soap mean? ›

Whipped soap is a type of soap that is light and fluffy with a mousse like texture. It is bright and fun in appearance, coming in a variety of colorful hues. Whipped soap is also moisturising, meaning that it helps to hydrate your skin better than regular bar soap.

What is the definition of soap in the free dictionary? ›

: a cleansing and emulsifying agent made usually by action of alkali on fat or fatty acids and consisting essentially of sodium or potassium salts of such acids. b. : a salt of a fatty acid and a metal. 2. : soap opera.

What does the slang soft soap mean? ›

transitive verb. If you soft-soap someone, you flatter them or tell them what you think they want to hear in order to try and persuade them to do something. The administration is not soft-soaping the voters here.

What happens as you drop the liquid soap? ›

As I drop the the liquid soap, it lessen the surface tension and reacts with it. Thus, the reaction of the molecules in milk is to move and form mixed of colors. This happens because the negative end part of the liquid soap molecules arrange congruent with the positive end part of the water molecules.

What is a soap bar slang? ›

A slang name for a form of low quality and adulterated hashish.

Why is everyone cutting soap? ›

Soap cutting or carving can be a relaxing experience, especially if you enjoy watching the soap being cut into small pieces. For some people, the sound of soap being cut or carved can also be soothing and provide relief from stress. This is known as ASMR or autonomous sensory meridian response.

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