softy

Example Sentences

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Softy: It helps to remember that this is essentially a business relationship — on both sides.

From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2022

"Killing Them Softy," though, is a rare return to the territory Gandolfini has avoided.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 24, 2012

Nobody made such a noise as Softy Sam, and together this frightened Jem Gibbs out of following him, though he much wished to do so.

From The Carbonels by Stacey, W. S. (Walter S.)

Such proved to be the case; and though Softy had to march back with a party of his men to look for them, they were nowhere to be found.

From Paddy Finn by Webb, Archibald

They had called him "Softy," and hinted at his being tied to his mother's apron-strings.

From Bert Lloyd's Boyhood A Story from Nova Scotia by Finnemore, Joseph