In Australian slang, a "softie" (or "sook") refers to a weak, timid, sentimental, or complaining person, essentially a wimp or wuss, someone easily upset or who whinges a lot, though it can also describe someone overly sentimental or kind. It's often used playfully or insultingly for someone lacking toughness, similar to English slang but heavily tied to the Aussie term sook, meaning a whiner or coward.
If you describe someone as a softie, you mean that they are very emotional or that they can easily be made to feel sympathy toward other people. [informal] He's just a big softie.
sooky (comparative sookier or more sooky, superlative sookiest or most sooky) (Australia, Newfoundland, New Zealand, slang) Complaining, whingeing, sad; jealous.
a kind, gentle person who is not forceful, looks for the pleasant things in life, and can be easily persuaded to do what you want them to.
Calling someone soft is usually an insult. “Come on man, don't be so soft” is a commonly used to scare people into action. It's said to make the other person feel as though they are being weak.
There's nothing wrong with having a soft heart. In fact, it's one of the most beautiful things about you. But according to psychology, there are certain signs that indicate your tender heart might just be getting exploited.
sloppy in British English
1. (esp of ground conditions, etc) wet; slushy. 2. informal. careless; untidy.
Definitions of softie. noun. a person who is weak and excessively sentimental. synonyms: softy. doormat, weakling, wuss.
In recent years, the term “soft life” has been increasingly popular, especially among Generation Z. Unlike the hustle culture trend, which emphasizes nonstop hard work, the soft life focuses on living more calmly, mindfully, and in balance—while still staying productive and generating income.
a kind, sympathetic, or emotional person There's no need to be afraid of him—he's a big softie.
Common Australian slang for a girl includes "Sheila" (older, sometimes dated or slightly derogatory), "chick," or just using general terms like "mate," "gal," or "lass," with context and tone being important, but "girl" is still widely used; some slang, like "moll," can refer to a girlfriend or a promiscuous woman, while "bogan" describes an unsophisticated person.
Sexual intercourse. Root. Sexual intercourse, similar to the British word 'Shag'. Can also be used as a verb.
A "shoey" in Australia is a quirky tradition of pouring a beverage, usually beer or sparkling wine, into a shoe and drinking it, often as a celebratory act after a sporting victory or as a dare for celebrities, symbolizing Australian irreverence and good fun, though some find it gross. It involves someone's sweaty shoe (or a clean one) becoming a makeshift glass, popularized globally by F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo.
Soft girl is a fashion style and a lifestyle, popular among Gen Z young women on social media, based on a deliberately cutesy, feminine look with a "girly girl" attitude. Being a soft girl also may involve a tender, sweet, and sensitive personality.
A soft boy is typically a man who presents himself as emotionally sensitive, introspective, and artistic, often using vulnerability and charm to attract romantic interest—yet may avoid clear commitment or consistency.
In slang, "yappy" describes someone who talks excessively, foolishly, or annoyingly, similar to the high-pitched, frequent barking of a small dog, often implying their chatter is inconsequential or irritating, with "yapping" also slang for talking a lot or even the mouth itself. While "yappie" (with an 'ie') can refer to Young Urban Professionals, the "-y" ending usually means noisy talk.
Whilst boomers and millennials may use the 😂 emoji, this has long since been deemed 'uncool' (or 'cheugy') by Gen Z. Instead, this has been replaced by the skull (💀) or the crying emoji (😭), dramatising the idea of 'dying with laughter'.
The Censuswide survey, carried out on behalf of Oxfam to mark Volunteers' Week, found that while over a third of Brits (34 per cent) often feel lonely, Generation Z - those aged between 16-28 - are the loneliest generation of them all.
Donald Trump is a Baby Boomer, born on June 14, 1946, making him one of the first in that generation, which typically spans 1946-1964; the Silent Generation precedes this, generally from 1925-1945, with President Joe Biden representing the latter. While Trump shares some traits with the broader Boomer demographic, his formative experiences as a wealthy individual diverged from many of his peers, though he later became a significant political figure for many in the generation.
If you describe someone as a softie, you mean that they are very emotional or that they can easily be made to feel sympathy towards other people. He's just a big softie. Oh, so you're one of those softies who believe you should reason with criminals!
: a weak or foolish person. 2. : a softhearted or sentimental person.
A few people externally appear strict , tough , and unemotional but in deep down they are gentle , kind , and tender- hearted . Such persons are called ' secret softie ' .
kisser in British English
1. a person who kisses, esp in a way specified. a good kisser. 2. a slang word for mouth, face.
In British slang, "wet" meant weak, "inept, ineffectual, effete". Within the political context, the term was used by Thatcher's supporters as both as a noun and as an adjective to characterise people or policies which Thatcher would have considered weak or "wet".