softcock
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Meaning · English
A weakling.
Register: derogatory, slang, vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Working 80-hours weeks was all good. People in my Halls would call you a softcock if you did anything less.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “softcock” mean?
A weakling.
Is “softcock” formal or informal?
softcock is generally derogatory, slang, vulgar.