The act of lecturing, spouting, ranting about a particular subject to attempt to make a point or a stand. Derives from the days when people, such as ministers, actors, strikers, abolitionists, rights defenders, etc. would take a sturdy soapbox (soap came in wooden crates then), carry it to a wtreet corner, and begin preaching their point to the passerbyers.
by Kate Twitchell May 06, 2004
Someone who addresses their views with an amount of passion is said to be standing on their soapbox.
In public places like London's Hyde Park individuals can advocate one cause or another. Some speakers in these public forums will bring a 'soapbox' to project their voice and to be seen by those who might cluster around.
In public places like London's Hyde Park individuals can advocate one cause or another. Some speakers in these public forums will bring a 'soapbox' to project their voice and to be seen by those who might cluster around.
by what2 February 06, 2009
Preaching; pontificating; voicing one's opinion loudly in the hopes it will gain supporters. Comes from a time when wooden boxes were used to ship soapflakes in, and were then put into use as pulpits for street preachers.
by Ren May 07, 2004
Refers to someone having the attention of others as they speak.
Comes from when, back in the day, people would stand on soap boxes in parks and give speeches.
Comes from when, back in the day, people would stand on soap boxes in parks and give speeches.
by Zach May 07, 2004
1) To wax philosophical to promote your own agenda.
2) To get your message across to a number of people.
2) To get your message across to a number of people.
by JP May 08, 2004
My friends say I soapbox too much, but I say they're full of crap. Infact, that was my topic last week.
by Zach May 07, 2004
fisticuffs with suds instead of gloves. can be quite harmful; the uds look soft, but do not soften the knuckles within!
by MPG May 06, 2004