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
- <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
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