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noun con·fet·ti \kÉ™n-ˈfe-tÄ“\

: small pieces of brightly colored paper that people often throw at celebrations (such as weddings and parties)

Full Definition of CONFETTI

:  small bits or streamers of brightly colored paper made for throwing (as at weddings)

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Origin of CONFETTI

Italian, plural of confetto sweetmeat, from Medieval Latin confectum, from Latin, neuter of confectus, past participle of conficere to prepare — more at comfit

First Known Use: 1815

Rhymes with CONFETTI

brown Betty, Canetti, machete, spaghetti