taffy

(tafē)

noun

  1. a chewy candy made of sugar or molasses boiled down and pulled
  2. Informal flattery or cajolery

Origin: < ?

See taffy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. taf·fies
  1. A sweet, chewy candy of molasses or brown sugar boiled until very thick and then pulled with the hands or by machine until the candy is glossy and holds its shape.
  2. Informal Flattery.

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