ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Soy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /sɔɪ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Soy is a noun meaning A common East Asian liquid sauce, made by subjecting boiled beans to long fermentation and then long digestion in salt and water.

Meaning

A common East Asian liquid sauce, made by subjecting boiled beans to long fermentation and then long digestion in salt and water.

More Meanings

  1. (uncountable, often attributive) Soybeans, or the protein derived from them.
  2. (Internet slang, derogatory) Characteristic of a soy boy; weak, unmasculine, etc.
  3. (intransitive, Internet slang, derogatory, uncommon) Synonym of soy out (“to act in the manner of a soy boy”).
  4. (Scotland, archaic) Silk.

Example Sentences

These candles are made from soy.
I like a little soy with my rice.
This diet doesn't let me eat soy.
The soy crop is looking good this year.

Word Forms

Synonyms for soy

Depending on context, synonyms include soya, soybean, soja, soyabean.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include soya, soyabean, soybean, soja, sauce, canola.

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