taffies

We have found lemma(root) word of taffies : taffy.

Definitions


[ˈtafi], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a sweet similar to toffee, made from brown sugar or treacle, boiled with butter and pulled until glossy

- insincere flattery
(e.g: she told me that my music was perfectly wonderful, and taffy like that)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century: earlier form of toffee, ultimate origin unknown


[ˈtafi], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a Welshman (often as a form of address)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: representing a supposed Welsh pronunciation of the given name Davy or David (Welsh Dafydd)




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