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softy ‎(plural softies)

A weak or sentimental person.
Somebody who finds it difficult to scold or punish.
(computing, slang) A software expert who is ignorant of the workings of hardware.
(informal, Britain, Australia) A soft drink containing no alcohol.

weak or sentimental person

Russian: слаба́к (ru) m ‎(slabák), тря́пка (ru) f ‎(trjápka) (feminine form but used in reference to both males and females)

somebody who finds it difficult to scold or punish

software expert ignorant of hardware