Used pejoratively, to describe a man perceived as lacking traditional masculine traits, typically implying passivity, timidity, or emotional sensitivity. The term draws on stereotypes associating the consumption of soy products with reduced testosterone levels, though this is not scientifically substantiated. It is frequently employed in online discourse, often as a form of mockery or criticism, particularly in debates surrounding gender roles or modern masculinity.
Person 1: "Have you seen Woody?"
Person 2: "Yeah he's such a soy boy."