Taffy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtæ.fi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Taffy is a noun meaning (US) A soft, chewy candy made from boiled sugar, molasses, or corn syrup and butter.
Meaning
(US) A soft, chewy candy made from boiled sugar, molasses, or corn syrup and butter.
More Meanings
- (informal) Flattery.
- (chiefly UK, usually derogatory) Welsh person.
Example Sentences
Cut out the taffy. Who's your friend?
[…] if these statistices should seem to fail to tally with the facts, in places, do not nudge your neighbor, or press your foot upon his toes, or manifest, by any other sign, your awareness that taffy is being distributed.
"Some people may find Taffy a bit derogatory but a lot of people are interested in displaying that on their vehicles. That's a way they can express their Welshness. But we haven't sold any plates with combinations of 'boyo'."
Word Forms
- taffies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include candy, saltwater, fireball, sweety, sweetie, mint.
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