English Explanatory Dictionary

softy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A weak or sentimental person.
  2. Somebody who finds it difficult to scold or punish.
  3. A software expert who is ignorant of the workings of hardware.
  4. A soft drink containing no alcohol.
  5. A soft toy.
  6. A flaccid state of the penis.

Pronunciation

en-au-softy.ogg

Word forms

softy softies softie

Etymology

From soft + -y.

Synonyms

nestle-cock sissy wuss big girl's blouse candy-arse candy-ass crybaby milksop milquetoast namby namby-pamby pansy pantywaist poon punk pushover pussy softy tenderling weakling weenie wimp wussy

Related words

softhearted
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