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taffy

/ˈtæfi/

Translations

taffynoun

taffies

I bought a bag of taffy at the candy store.

Я купил пакет ирисок в кондитерской.

Additional translations

Synonyms

taffyadjective

taffier

Comp.

taffiest

Super.

/ˈtæfi/

Used attributively before a noun to denote that something contains or is coated with taffy.

Synonyms

taffynoun

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.

taffyadjective

Made of, containing, or coated with taffy (used before a noun).

We bought delicious taffy apples at the autumn fair.