To not be confused with a fuckboy, though they are very similar. A softboy may or may not have a cocky attitude, but if he does, it's all a facade or front. He will claim to be into a girl for her personality and create the impression that he's really trying to get to know a girl below the surface. He'll lead a girl on by continuing to have sex with her knowing he's not interested in her or anything long-term, regardless of whether or not she has or is developing feelings for him. Unlike a fuckboy, a softboy will claim to feel bad about leading her on, but just like a fuckboy, he'll hit her up for late night booty calls with no remorse. Essentially, differs from the fuckboy because he goes for the heart and emotions rather than just the body but ultimately can't control his true fuckboy tendencies that take precedence and trump everything else.
Friend: So you're still hitting her up for a late night booty call even though you know she's into you?
Vincent Wangworawut: Welp. I can't help it--I need that neck.
Friend: You're such a softboy...
Vincent Wangworawut: Welp. I can't help it--I need that neck.
Friend: You're such a softboy...
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A period of time between late spring and summer where e-boys dress in lighter colors and become softboys
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