softy

softy
/sawf"tee, sof"-/, n., pl. softies. Informal.
1. a person easily stirred to sentiment or tender emotion.
2. a person who lacks stamina or endurance.
3. a person who lacks strength of character; a silly or foolish person.
Also, softie.
[1860-65; SOFT + -Y2]

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