softy

softy

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Proto-West Germanic *samftī
Old English sōfte
Middle English softe
English soft
English -y
English softy

    From soft + -y.

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    Noun

    softy (plural softies)

    1. (informal, mildly derogatory, occasionally endearing) A weak or sentimental person.
      Synonyms: nestle-cock, sissy, wuss; see also Thesaurus:milksop
    2. (informal) Somebody who finds it difficult to scold or punish.
    3. (computing, slang) A software expert who is ignorant of the workings of hardware.
    4. (informal, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) A soft drink containing no alcohol.
    5. (informal) A soft toy.
    6. (slang) A flaccid state of the penis.

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