taffy

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun chewy candy of sugar or syrup boiled until thick and pulled until glossy

Etymology

Probably related to tafia (“a type of rum”).

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