soap 
(sōp)
(sōp)n.
1. A cleansing agent, manufactured in bars, granules, flakes, or liquid form, made from a mixture of the sodium salts of various fatty acids of natural oils and fats.
2. A metallic salt of a fatty acid, as of aluminum or iron, that is not water soluble and may be used as a lubricant, thickener, or in various coating applications, ointments, or disinfectants.
3. Slang Money, especially that which is used for bribery.
4. A soap opera.
tr.v. soaped, soap·ing, soaps
Idiom: 1. To treat or cover with or as if with soap.
2.
a. Informal To softsoap; cajole.
b. Slang To bribe.
no soap Slang
1. Not possible or permissible.
2. Unsuccessful; futile.
[Middle English sope, from Old English sāpe.]