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softy

[sawf-tee, sof-] / ˈsɔf ti, ˈsɒf- /






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"He was loving and caring, he loved all of his family, he was a big softy when it came to animals and his nephews and nieces."

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Until recently, D’Amaro had mastered another Wambsgansian trait: the ability to play softy while the CEO fielded the outrage from visitors and investors that ensued thanks to these incidents.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

“Tap IN! Spoke in depth about the 300-pound softy that can’t finish games. Enjoy,” Green wrote, including a link to his podcast.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

For all her professional bravado, among those closest to her, Silverman is known as a sentimental softy.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2023

Mom’s a softy when it comes to the Nelsons’ land.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio