Definition of "softie" [softie]

• Variant of softy. (noun)

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• "I think I saw myself as a 'softie' -- I wasn't a street-tough kid ..."
• "It is rather pathetic, though, that before mention of his genius and hard work, it was felt to be very important to note that he wasn't a "meanie," he was a "softie" -- "He hugged his children, bathed them when they were babies, and let them jump on the sofa, even though it was against the rules.""
• "Justice secretary described as a 'softie' by tabloids over plans to simplify guidelines on sentences for murderers"