Taffy: meaning, definitions and examples

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taffy

 

[ หˆtafi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of candy

Taffy is a type of chewy candy made from sugar, butter, and flavorings. It is typically cooked to a soft-ball stage and then pulled until it becomes light and airy. The process of pulling taffy creates its distinctive texture. Taffy is often flavored in various ways and is popularly sold at candy shops and fairs. It is especially associated with boardwalks and seaside resorts.

Synonyms

candy, chewy sweet, confection

Examples of usage

  • I love the flavor of strawberry taffy.
  • We bought some saltwater taffy from the beach.
  • She spent the afternoon making homemade taffy.
  • The taffy shop had a variety of flavors.

Translations

Translations of the word "taffy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น taffy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅˆเคซเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zuckerwerk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ permen kenyal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐั„ั„ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ taffy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท taffy

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ taffy

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท taffy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒœํ”ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุงููŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ taffy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ taffy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคชๅฆƒ็ณ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ taffy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ taffy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั„ั„ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒคแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ taffy

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ taffy

Etymology

The word 'taffy' is believed to have originated in the early 19th century in the United States. It is thought to be derived from 'taffy apple', referring to a type of candy that was made by boiling sugar and then pulling it to create a chewy texture. The name 'taffy' may also have connections to the Welsh word 'taffia', meaning 'to stretch'. Taffy gained popularity as a seaside treat, particularly along the Atlantic coast, where it became a staple at boardwalks and amusement parks. As its popularity grew, different varieties and flavors of taffy were developed, leading to the diverse range of taffy candies available today. Over the years, taffy has become a nostalgic symbol of childhood for many and continues to be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,008, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.