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taffy

Syllabification: (taf·fy)
Pronunciation: /ˈtafē/
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Definition of taffy

noun (plural taffies)

  • 1North American a candy similar to toffee, made from sugar or molasses, boiled with butter and pulled until glossy.
  • 2US informal insincere flattery.

Origin:

early 19th century: earlier form of toffee

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