taffy — a chewy candy made from sugar or molasses, often flavored and pulled until glossy
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a chewy candy made from sugar or molasses, often flavored and pulled until glossy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæfi/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother spent hours pulling taffy in her kitchen, and we kids fought over who got to help stretch it.
- The dentist's worst nightmare walked into his office: a kid with taffy stuck to every single tooth.
- Atlantic City's boardwalk is famous for its saltwater taffy shops that have been operating for over a century.
taffy
NOUN[/ˈtæfi/]
a chewy candy made from sugar or molasses, often flavored and pulled until glossy
Stretchy, chewy taffy being pulled
Making taffy while daffy in a drafty kitchen!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Taffy originated in 19th-century America, gaining particular prominence as 'saltwater taffy' sold along seaside boardwalks. The precise etymology of the word 'taffy' remains uncertain, though it is theorized to derive from the candy-pulling process—the technique of repeatedly pulling and stretching the confection during manufacture.
Breakdown
The word likely relates to the verb 'taffy pull' or 'taff,' referring to the pulling and stretching motion essential to creating the candy's characteristic chewy texture and appearance.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother spent hours pulling taffy in her kitchen, and we kids fought over who got to help stretch it.”
“The dentist's worst nightmare walked into his office: a kid with taffy stuck to every single tooth.”
“Atlantic City's boardwalk is famous for its saltwater taffy shops that have been operating for over a century.”
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