toffy
/'tɔfi/ Cách viết khác : (toffy) /'tɔfi/ (taffy) /'tæfi/
Definition
Noun: - A type of hard, chewy candy made by boiling sugar and butter together, often with additional flavorings, and then allowing it to cool and harden. It is a form of caramelized sugar.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- She bought a bag of chewy toffy at the seaside sweet shop.
- The recipe for homemade toffy requires sugar, butter, and vanilla.
Advanced Usage
- "Not for toffee" (Idiom, chiefly British, informal): Used to emphasize that someone is very bad at doing something.
- He can't dance for toffee. (Meaning: He is a very poor dancer.)
Variants and Related Words
- Taffy (noun): A variant spelling and pronunciation (common in American English) for the same type of candy.
- Saltwater taffy is a popular American confection.
Synonyms
- Brittle: A hard, flat candy made from caramelized sugar and nuts, which is different in texture but similar in its sugar base.
- Caramel: A soft or hard candy made from heated sugar, though caramel is often softer or used as a sauce.
Related Idioms
- Not for toffee: As described in 'Advanced Usage', this idiom uses the word to express a complete lack of ability.
- I can't draw for toffee. (Meaning: I am terrible at drawing.)
Noun
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caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets
