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toffee

 

[ หˆtษ’fi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

candy type

Toffee is a sweet confection made by caramelizing sugar or molasses along with butter, and occasionally flour. It is typically cooked to a hard consistency and is known for its chewy texture and rich flavor. Toffee can be enjoyed on its own or used as a topping for desserts, and it is often combined with nuts or chocolate for added taste. The appeal of toffee lies in its sugary, buttery goodness, making it a popular treat around the world.

Synonyms

bonbon, caramel, fudge

Examples of usage

  • I love biting into a piece of toffee.
  • Toffee makes a great addition to ice cream sundaes.
  • The chocolate-covered toffee was delicious.

Translations

Translations of the word "toffee" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caramelo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‰เคซเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Toffee

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ toffee

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพั„ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ toffi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท toffee

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ toffee

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท toffee

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ† ํ”ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆููŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toffee

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ toffee

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคชๅฆƒ็ณ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ toffee

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ toffee

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพั„ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒคแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toffee

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ toffee

Etymology

The word 'toffee' has its origins in the early 19th century, believed to be a modification of the earlier term 'toughy' from the 17th century. This earlier term referred to a type of hard candy and is thought to have been influenced by the Portuguese word 'tofa', meaning a type of sweet treat. The concept of toffee has evolved over the years, with various regions adding their unique twists, resulting in different kinds of toffee, such as English toffee and Welsh toffee. Initially, toffee was made primarily from sugar and water and then evolved to include butter, leading to the rich and creamy versions that are popular today. It became particularly popular in the 19th century, as sugar became more widely available and affordable. Today, toffee is enjoyed in numerous forms and is a staple in many confectioneries worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,456 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.