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treacly

Treacly (adj) means of a liquid, thick and sticky.

adj
1
Of a liquid, thick and sticky.
2
Consisting of treacle, or cloying, sentimental speech.
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Etymology

From treacle + -ly.

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What is the meaning of treacly?

"treacly" (adj) means of a liquid, thick and sticky.

What are the different meanings of treacly?

"treacly" has 2 main meanings: 1. Of a liquid, thick and sticky; 2. Consisting of treacle, or cloying, sentimental speech.

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