Meaning of Taffy | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A Welshman.
   derogatory, slang, sometimes
2. A soft, chewy candy made from boiled sugar, molasses, or corn syrup and butter.
   US, countable, uncountable
3. Flattery.
   countable, informal, uncountable
4. Welsh person.
   UK, countable, derogatory, uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“[…] if these statistices should seem to fail⟳ to tally with the facts, in places, do not nudge your neighbor, or press⟳ your foot upon his toes, or manifest, by any other sign⟳, your awareness that taffy is being distributed.”

“Cut⟳ out the taffy. Who's your friend?”

“"Some people may find⟳ Taffy a bit derogatory but a lot of people are interested in displaying that on their vehicles. That's a way they can express⟳ their Welshness. But we haven't sold any plates with combinations of 'boyo'."”

CEFR level