sourball
Definition
Noun: A small, round piece of hard candy that has a distinctly tart or sour flavor.
Usage
The word "sourball" is a countable noun. It refers specifically to a type of old-fashioned candy, often sold individually or in bags. It is typically used in a literal sense to describe the candy itself.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Can be used metaphorically to describe a person who is consistently grumpy or unpleasant, though this is informal and less common.
- After his coffee spilled, he was a real sourball all morning.
Variants and Related Words
- Sour candy (n): A broader category of candy with a sour taste, which includes sourballs.
- Hard candy (n): The general category to which sourballs belong.
Synonyms
- Tart candy
- Boiled sweet (UK English, when specifying the hard candy form)
Idioms
No common idioms specifically feature the word "sourball."
Noun
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round piece of tart hard candy
