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treacly

adjective trea·cly \ ˈtrē-k(ə-)lē \
|Updated on: 12 Jun 2018

Definition of treacly

treaclier; treacliest
: resembling treacle (as in quality or appearance)
  • treacly sentimentality

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1733

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