First Known Use: circa 1817
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taffy
noun taf·fy \ˈta-fē\
: a type of soft and chewy candy
plural taffies
Full Definition of TAFFY
1
: a boiled candy usually of molasses or brown sugar that is pulled until porous and light-colored
2
: insincere flattery
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Origin of TAFFY
origin unknown
Related to TAFFY
- Synonyms
- adulation, blarney, butter, flannel [British], incense, overpraise, soft soap, sweet talk, flattery
TAFFY Defined for Kids
taffy
noun taf·fy \ˈta-fē\
plural taffies
Definition of TAFFY for Kids
: a candy made usually of molasses or brown sugar boiled and pulled until soft
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