OriginFrom Ottoman Turkish صوفته (“theology student”) (modern Turkish softa), from Classical Persian سوخته (sōxta).
- A religious student, especially in Turkey
“The softas, concerning whose exploits we have heard so much of late, are the theological students who wish to become ulemas, or, literally, learned men.”
- broadlyA fanatic adherent, blind follower
Formssoftas(plural)