twinkie

Twinkie is a slang term for someone who looks interesting or attractive physically, but inside has little value.

(noun)

An example of a twinkie is someone who seems very beautiful and kind, but is actually mean and uninteresting.

The definition of a Twinkie is a brand name for a processed sponge cake with a cream filling inside.

(noun)

An example of a Twinkie is a small yellow cake that comes in a plastic wrapper that may be found in a child's lunchbox.

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See twinkie in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

Slang a person or thing that seems appealing or attractive but has little value or worth

Origin: < Twinkies, trademark for small, yellowish pieces of spongecake with a creamy filling

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