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