Taffy

Pronunciation: /ˈtæfi/

Definitions of taffy

noun a type of chewy candy made from sugar or molasses, typically flavored with fruit or vanilla

Example Sentences

A1 I bought some taffy at the candy store.

A2 She enjoys chewing on taffy while watching movies.

B1 The taffy was too sticky to eat without getting it all over my hands.

B2 The taffy was a popular treat at the fair, with many people lining up to buy some.

C1 The artisanal taffy shop offered a variety of unique flavors for customers to choose from.

C2 After trying taffy from different regions, she concluded that the best taffy came from the coastal town she visited last summer.

Examples of taffy in a Sentence

formal The taffy was made using a traditional recipe passed down through generations.

informal I love grabbing a piece of taffy as a sweet treat.

slang Let's go grab some taffy at the boardwalk.

figurative Her words were like taffy, stretching and bending the truth to fit her narrative.

Grammatical Forms of taffy

• past tense: taffied
• plural: taffies
• comparative: more taffy
• superlative: most taffy
• present tense: taffies
• future tense: will taffy
• perfect tense: have taffied
• continuous tense: is taffying
• singular: taffy
• positive degree: taffy
• infinitive: to taffy
• gerund: taffying
• participle: taffied

Origin and Evolution of taffy

First Known Use: 1817 year

Language of Origin: Welsh

Story behind the word: The word 'taffy' is believed to have originated from the Welsh word 'taffi', which means 'toffee'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a type of toffee candy, the term 'taffy' has evolved to also describe a type of chewy candy made from sugar or molasses. It is also commonly used to refer to exaggerated or insincere flattery or sweet talk.