softy en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *sem- Proto-Germanic *samþuz /*samftuz Proto-Indo-European *-yos Proto-Indo-European *-yós Proto-Germanic *-jaz Proto-West Germanic *-ī Proto-West Germanic *samft(ī) Old English sōfte Middle English softe English soft English -y English softy From soft + -y.
Meanings
- (derogatory, informal, mildly, qualifier:occasionally endearing) A weak or sentimental person.
- (informal) Somebody who finds it difficult to scold or punish.
- (slang) A software expert who is ignorant of the workings of hardware.
- (Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, informal) A soft drink containing no alcohol.
- (informal) A soft toy.
- (slang) A flaccid state of the penis.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| softies | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| softie | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
pussy · poon · pantywaist · milksop · sissy · candy-arse · nestle-cock · wuss · crybaby · namby · pansy · namby-pamby · candy-ass · big girl's blouse · pushover · wimp · softy · weenie · sissy · punk · tenderling · wussy · weakling · wuss · nestle-cock · milquetoast
Translations (16)
it tenerone (weak or sentimental person) · ru тря́пка (weak or sentimental person) · ru слаба́к (weak or sentimental person) · fi pehmoilija (weak or sentimental person) · de Softie (weak or sentimental person) · mk сла́бак (weak or sentimental person) · es bonachón (somebody who finds it difficult to scold or punish) · it femminuccia (weak or sentimental person) · es buenazo (somebody who finds it difficult to scold or punish) · sv mjukis (weak or sentimental person) · fi nynny (weak or sentimental person) · it tenerona (weak or sentimental person) · sv mjukis (somebody who finds it difficult to scold or punish) · ga leibide (weak or sentimental person) · es sentimental (weak or sentimental person) · fi pehmo (weak or sentimental person)