Taffy
/ˈtæfi/noun
A type of chewy candy.
She is pulling taffy from the candy shop.
Often appears as...
- salt water taffy
- pull taffy
noun
Flattering or fawning talk or praise.
He's just giving you taffy because he wants the job.
Often appears as...
- give taffy
- receive taffy
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A type of chewy candy.
She is pulling taffy from the candy shop.
Often appears as...
- salt water taffy
- pull taffy
noun
Flattering or fawning talk or praise.
He's just giving you taffy because he wants the job.
Often appears as...
- give taffy
- receive taffy
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sweet Treat
Taffy is often associated with beach towns and vacations in the U.S., especially 'salt water taffy'.
Every summer, we get salt water taffy at the beach.
Pro Tip 2/3Candy Making
'Pulling taffy' is a method of making this candy, which stretches it to incorporate air.
Making taffy involves pulling it until it's light and chewy.
Pro Tip 3/3Variety of Flavors
Taffy comes in many flavors and colors, often fruit-flavored, attracting both kids and adults.
I can never decide between banana or grape taffy.
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Video examples
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Quote examples
James Belushi
American Actor
When I come to Chicago, I gorge myself. I get off the plane and start with Gene and Jude's for two hot dogs with everything, swing by The Fudge Pot for a taffy apple and a turtle, chocolate clusters at Sarah's Pastries and Candies and steak at Smith and Wollensky. I find time for Gino's pizza within the next 12 hours.
Quote examples
Emily Hampshire
Canadian Actress
As a kid, I used to love going to the cabane a sucre in Montreal to go sugaring off with our school. Sleigh rides, hot maple syrup, pour that syrup on snow and you got yourself some taffy. Need I say more?
Quote examples
Tory Burch
American Designer
I love red licorice, but any bright candy - tangy taffy, Fruit Roll-Ups - does the trick.
Quote examples
James Belushi
American Actor
When I come to Chicago, I gorge myself. I get off the plane and start with Gene and Jude's for two hot dogs with everything, swing by The Fudge Pot for a taffy apple and a turtle, chocolate clusters at Sarah's Pastries and Candies and steak at Smith and Wollensky. I find time for Gino's pizza within the next 12 hours.
Quote examples
Emily Hampshire
Canadian Actress
As a kid, I used to love going to the cabane a sucre in Montreal to go sugaring off with our school. Sleigh rides, hot maple syrup, pour that syrup on snow and you got yourself some taffy. Need I say more?
Quote examples
Tory Burch
American Designer
I love red licorice, but any bright candy - tangy taffy, Fruit Roll-Ups - does the trick.
Example 1 of 3
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