taffy

taf·fy

noun \ˈta-fē\

plural taffies

Definition of TAFFY

1

: a boiled candy usually of molasses or brown sugar that is pulled until porous and light-colored

2

: insincere flattery

Examples of TAFFY

1. <the magazine's profiles of showbiz celebrities tend to be pure taffy>

Origin of TAFFY

origin unknown

First Known Use: circa 1817

Related to TAFFY

Synonyms: adulation, blarney, butter, flannel [British], incense, overpraise, soft soap, sweet talk, flattery

Related Words: allurements, blandishments, endearments; caresses, compliments, congratulations, felicitations, greetings, regards, respects; adoration, idolatry, worship; fawning, sycophancy, toadying; cajolement, cajolery, ingratiation, smarm; acclaim, applause, commendation, praise

Near Antonyms: bad-mouthing, belittlement, depreciation, detraction, disparagement, put-down

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Rhymes with TAFFY

chaffy, daffy, Safi