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taffy

UK/ˈtæfi/ US/ˈtæfi/ uncommon informal slang uk us

noun

1.

chewy candy of sugar or syrup boiled until thick and pulled until glossy

Origin

From Welsh Dafydd (“David”), a common Welsh name. Doublet of David. Or else from Welsh Taf, a river-name in South Wales.

Phrases

  • laffy taffy
  • maple taffy
  • salt water taffy
  • saltwater taffy
  • taffy pull

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