Softboi

Pronunciation: /sɔft bɔɪ/

Definitions of softboi

noun a slang term used to describe a man who is sensitive, emotional, and in touch with his emotions

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a softboi who loves writing poetry.

A2 The softboi in the coffee shop always wears vintage clothing.

B1 As a softboi, he is known for his sensitive and artistic nature.

B2 The softboi musician captivated the audience with his soulful lyrics and melodies.

C1 The softboi's introspective nature and emotional depth are evident in his artwork.

C2 She was drawn to the softboi's intellectual conversations and unique perspective on life.

Examples of softboi in a Sentence

formal The young man was often described as a softboi due to his sensitive and artistic nature.

informal My friend is such a softboi - he's always writing poetry and listening to indie music.

slang I can't believe she's dating that softboi, he's so emotional and always wears beanies.

figurative In a world full of tough guys, he stood out like a softboi with his gentle demeanor.

Grammatical Forms of softboi

• past tense: softboied
• plural: softbois
• comparative: softer
• superlative: softest
• present tense: softboi
• future tense: will softboi
• perfect tense: has softboied
• continuous tense: is softboiing
• singular: softboi
• positive degree: softboi
• infinitive: to softboi
• gerund: softboiing
• participle: softboied

Origin and Evolution of softboi

First Known Use: 2010 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'softboi' originated as a slang term in online communities to describe a particular type of young man who is sensitive, artistic, and in touch with his emotions.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to mock or criticize men who exhibited these traits as being insincere or performative, the term has evolved to be more neutral or even positive, reflecting a shift in societal attitudes towards masculinity and emotional expression.