Used chiefly in commodities trading to denote agricultural commodities such as coffee, sugar, or cocoa.
Definitionen
An agricultural commodity such as coffee, sugar, or cocoa traded on commodity markets. Investors shifted their portfolios toward softs like cocoa and sugar.
Archaic and dialectal use meaning “gently, quietly, or slowly”.
Definitionen
In a gentle, quiet, or slow manner; softly. Speak soft, for the hallways echo at night.
Archaic exclamation meaning “wait!”, “hold on!”, or calling for attention or silence.
Definitionen
Used to call for silence, caution, or a pause; wait a moment. Soft! What light through yonder window breaks?