Plural for a generally weak or wimpy person
“Three nights in Florence, and I'd become a softy as I was deathly scared of these Southern hard men.”
Plural for a person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of
“It was the old bait and switch and I fell for it like the naive softy that I am.”
Plural for a sympathetic or softhearted person
“His temper in the office could be fiery, and he might seem a bit hot and bothered, but deep down, he was a softy.”
Plural for an endearing term or nickname for someone dear, conveying affection and gentleness
Plural for derogatory term implying timidity, weakness, or dependence on one's mother
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