English Explanatory Dictionary

taffy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A soft, chewy candy made from boiled sugar, molasses, or corn syrup and butter.
  2. Flattery.
  3. Welsh person.
noun
  1. A Welshman.

Pronunciation

/ˈtæ.fi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-taffy.wav /ˈtæfi/ En-au-Taffy.ogg

Word forms

taffy taffies toffee Taffys

Etymology

Probably related to tafia (“a type of rum”).

Derived words

laffy taffy maple taffy salt water taffy saltwater taffy taffylike taffymaking taffy pull
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