noun
taffy
TA-fee
noun
1
A soft, chewy candy made by boiling and pulling sugar or syrup with butter.
"They sold saltwater taffy at the boardwalk stand."
2
Smooth, exaggerated flattery.
"His compliments were pure taffy, meant to win her over."
How to Use Taffy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA chewy, stretchy candy, or, informally, insincere flattery.
Common pairings
saltwater taffy
pull taffy
Word Forms
taffies plural, Taffys plural, Taffies plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “taffy”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
They sold saltwater _____ at the boardwalk stand.