taffy

UK
/ˈtæfi/
US
/ˈtæfi/

Übersetzungen

taffysubstantiv
taffies
Pl.
I bought a bag of taffy at the candy store.
Я купил пакет ирисок в кондитерской.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
taffyadjektiv
taffier
Komp.
taffiest
Super.
UK
/ˈtæfi/
US
/ˈtæfi/
Used attributively before a noun to denote that something contains or is coated with taffy.

Definitionen

taffysubstantiv
A type of chewy candy made by boiling sugar, butter, and flavorings, and then pulling and stretching the mixture until it becomes aerated and glossy.
The children were excited to visit the candy shop to buy some freshly made taffy.
Figuratively, excessively sweet or flattering speech or sentiment; cloying flattery.
Spare me the taffy and tell me what you really think.
[Offensive, slang] A Welsh person.
The old rhyme speaks ill of the poor taffy who stole the cheese.
taffyadjektiv
Made of, containing, or coated with taffy (used before a noun).
We bought delicious taffy apples at the autumn fair.