softy

2 definitions • 6 examples

a person who is emotional and kind :

big softy Some people were scared of him, but he was a big softy at heart.

She's tough mentally and physically, but a real softy on the inside.

While racing, he was aggressive and determined, but off the track he was an old softie.

a person who does not have the physical or mental strength to do something that might be difficult :

With the physical strength it demands, ballet is not for softies.

Softies are even allowed to wear wetsuits for the swim challenge.

He is too much of a softie to fire anyone.