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softy

softy noun: a weak or sentimental person.

Noun

softy (plural softies)

  1. (derogatory, informal, mildly, occasionally endearing) A weak or sentimental person.
  2. (informal) Somebody who finds it difficult to scold or punish.
  3. (slang) A software expert who is ignorant of the workings of hardware.
  4. (Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, informal) A soft drink containing no alcohol.
  5. (informal) A soft toy.
  6. (slang) A flaccid state of the penis.

softy meaning in Tamil

softy in Tamil

மண்டு

Synonyms of softy

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All synonyms of softy

Forms of softy

pluralsofties
alternative formsoftie

Origin of softy

From soft + -y.

Questions about softy

What does softy mean?
Softy means a weak or sentimental person.
What is softy in Tamil?
Softy in Tamil is மண்டு. See Softy meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is softy?
Softy is a noun.
What is the plural of softy?
The plural of softy is softies.

Words near softy in the dictionary

  1. softwire
  2. softwires
  3. softwood
  4. softwoods
  5. softworks
  6. softy
  7. Sofue
  8. Sofues
  9. sofy
  10. Sofya
  11. sofys

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