toffee

[ˈtɒfi]

toffee Definition

a hard, chewy candy made from sugar and butter, often containing nuts or raisins.

Using toffee: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "toffee" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I love toffee, especially with almonds in it.

  • Example

    She made a batch of toffee for the party.

  • Example

    The toffee was so hard that I almost broke my teeth.

toffee Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for toffee

Phrases with toffee

  • a British dessert consisting of a moist sponge cake made with finely chopped dates and covered in a toffee sauce

    Example

    We had sticky toffee pudding for dessert at the restaurant last night.

  • an apple coated in toffee and served on a stick

    Example

    Toffee apples are a popular treat during Halloween.

  • toffee-nosed

    snobbish or haughty

    Example

    He acted all toffee-nosed when he found out I didn't go to a private school.

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Summary: toffee in Brief

Toffee [ˈtɒfi] is a hard, chewy candy made from sugar and butter, often containing nuts or raisins. It is a popular treat and can be found in various forms such as sticky toffee pudding and toffee apples. 'Toffee-nosed' is an idiomatic expression used to describe someone who is snobbish or haughty.

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