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toffee

Syllabification: (tof·fee)
Pronunciation: /ˈtôfē, ˈtäfē/
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Definition of toffee

noun (plural toffees)

  • a kind of firm or hard candy that softens when sucked or chewed, made by boiling together sugar and butter, often with other ingredients or flavorings added.
  • a small shaped piece of toffee candy.

Origin:

early 19th century: alteration of taffy

Spell toffee with a double f and a double e.

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