soapiecolloq.|ˈsəʊpɪ| [f. soap n. + -ie.] = soap opera 1 a. 1964F. Pohl in Galaxy Oct. 190/2 You had a nervous breakdown..space cafard, as they call it on the soapies.1978N.Y. Times 30 Mar. c21/6 Movie: ‘Daughters Courageous’... A soapie, granted. And dated. But pleasantly cheerful.