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Synonyms for softy

Grammar : Noun
Spell : sawf-tee, sof-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɔf ti, ˈsɒf-

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Définition of softy

Origin :
  • also softie, 1863, "silly person," from soft (adj.) + -y (3). Meaning "soft-hearted person" is from 1886; that of "weak, unmanly or effeminate man" is from 1895. The Mister Softee soft ice-cream operation began in Philadelphia, U.S., in 1956.
  • As in bleeding heart : noun sympathetic person
  • As in : noun mother's boy
  • As in weak sister : noun weak member of group
  • As in crybaby : noun malcontent
Example sentences :
  • The heap of money made a deep impression in the softy downy bed.
  • Extract from : « The Fat and the Thin » by Emile Zola
  • He was rich and kind, or rather as she told me "he was a softy."
  • Extract from : « Women's Wild Oats » by C. Gasquoine Hartley
  • The man who saw things neither was a softy, and no proper citizen.
  • Extract from : « The Patrician » by John Galsworthy
  • “Not so sure of that, if Softy had charge of them,” said Tom.
  • Extract from : « Paddy Finn » by W. H. G. Kingston
  • "It's not us as 'ud make a softy of him," she said indignantly.
  • Extract from : « Sons and Lovers » by David Herbert Lawrence
  • They had called him "Softy," and hinted at his being tied to his mother's apron-strings.
  • Extract from : « Bert Lloyd's Boyhood » by J. McDonald Oxley
  • The "Softy" in his embarrassment was at a loss for an excuse for his presence.
  • Extract from : « Aurora Floyd, Vol. II (of 3) » by M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) Braddon
  • The "Softy" appeared presently, leading the horse by the bridle.
  • Extract from : « Aurora Floyd, Vol. II (of 3) » by M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) Braddon
  • "But he won't be back just yet awhile," said the "Softy," grinning.
  • Extract from : « Aurora Floyd, Vol. III (of 3) » by M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) Braddon
  • They stood facing each other for a moment, and then Softy sprang at him.
  • Extract from : « Redskin and Cow-Boy » by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
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