softy

or soft·ie

[ sawf-tee, sof- ]

noun

, Informal.

, plural soft·ies.

1. a person easily stirred to sentiment or tender emotion.
2. a person who lacks stamina or endurance.
3. a person who lacks strength of character; a silly or foolish person.

Word History and Origins

Origin of softy¹

First recorded in 1860–65; soft + -y ²

Example Sentences

“The Thing might be tough and gruff but ultimately he’s a softy when it comes to family and holidays and things he loves.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Tap IN! Spoke in depth about the 300-pound softy that can’t finish games. Enjoy,” Green wrote, including a link to his podcast.

From Seattle Times

"He's given a few of the handlers a few grey hairs along the way, but he is so work-focused and a big softy at heart," he added.

From BBC

For all her professional bravado, among those closest to her, Silverman is known as a sentimental softy.

From Los Angeles Times

That year, the crown price of softies, Drake, scored this first Top 10 single with “Best I Ever Had.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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