TAFFY


Meaning of TAFFY in English

I. ˈtafē, ˈtaif-, -fi also ˈtaaf- noun

( -es )

Etymology: origin unknown

1. : a candy made usually of molasses or brown sugar boiled until caramelized and pulled until porous and light-colored

2. : insincere flattery or wheedling

just giving him taffy … but he did not know — G.H.Devol

3. : walnut brown

II. noun

( -es )

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: modification of Welsh Dafydd David, a common Welsh Christian name

slang : welshman

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