softboy

English

Alternative forms

• softboi, soft boy

Etymology

soft +‎ boy

Noun

softboy (plural softboys)

1. (informal, often derogatory) A man who is not traditionally masculine, but willing to show emotion and to wear feminine or androgynous clothing.

   Coordinate terms: see Thesaurus:effeminate man

Quotations

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Related terms

• softhearted
• softy