soft touch

noun
UK: /ˈsɒft tʌtʃ/
US: /ˈsɔːft tʌtʃ/

  1. A person who is easily persuaded or exploited.

    1. My grandpa is a soft touch, always giving money to those who ask.
    2. She knew he was a soft touch and easily convinced him to donate to her cause.

  2. A task or situation that is easily handled or accomplished.

    1. The exam was a soft touch for students who studied well in class.
    2. Compared to the previous project, this one is a soft touch and will be finished quickly.

Synonyms

easy mark pushover lenient
soft touch verb

  1. To get money or favors from someone easily because they are kind.

    1. He tried to soft touch me for some cash, but I didn't have any.
    2. The con artist attempted to soft touch the elderly woman out of her savings.
soft touch adjective

  1. Describing a method or approach that is gentle or lenient.

    1. The police used a soft touch when dealing with the peaceful protesters.
    2. Our teacher uses a soft touch when correcting our mistakes, making us feel comfortable.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "soft touch" in English means: A person who is easily persuaded or exploited., A task or situation that is easily handled or accomplished..

The phonetic transcription of "soft touch" is /ˈsɒft tʌtʃ/ in British English and /ˈsɔːft tʌtʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "soft touch": easy mark, pushover, lenient.

Example usage of "soft touch": "My grandpa is a soft touch, always giving money to those who ask.". More examples on the page.