softy

or soft·ie

[ sawf-tee, sof- ]

/ ˈsɔf ti, ˈsɒf- /

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noun, plural soft·ies.Informal.

a person easily stirred to sentiment or tender emotion.

a person who lacks stamina or endurance.

a person who lacks strength of character; a silly or foolish person.

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Origin of softy

First recorded in 1860–65; soft + -y²

Words nearby softy

software house, software platform, soft wart, soft wheat, softwood, softy, SOGAT, Sogdian, Sogdiana, soggy, Sognafjord

How to use softy in a sentence

When the blood came streaming, it set Jack raving, and he cursed and damned Wessner for a coward and a softy.
Freckles|Gene Stratton-Porter
The "Softy" in his embarrassment was at a loss for an excuse for his presence.
Aurora Floyd, Vol. II (of 3)|M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) Braddon
The "Softy" appeared presently, leading the horse by the bridle.
Aurora Floyd, Vol. II (of 3)|M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) Braddon
"But he won't be back just yet awhile," said the "Softy," grinning.
Aurora Floyd, Vol. III (of 3)|M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) Braddon

I don't know what you call bad if kidnapping that poor softy isn't.
Notwithstanding|Mary Cholmondeley

softy

or soft·ie

Origin of softy

Words nearby softy

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How to use softy in a sentence