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toffee

n.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈtɑfi// UK //tˈɒfiː// tof·fee Informal

n. a sweet, sticky candy made by boiling sugar with butter and sometimes nuts or raisins. It is usually golden brown and has a chewy texture.

n. a confectionery made by boiling sugar with butter and often nuts or dried fruit. It is typically golden in colour and has a chewy, brittle texture.


SIMPLE

I love to eat toffee with a cup of tea.

CONTEXTUAL

The shop sells handmade toffee in small glass jars, perfect for a quick snack.

COMPLEX

While traditional toffee is made with just sugar and butter, modern variations often include salted caramel or dark chocolate to create a more complex flavour profile.

Synonyms
Origin

An alteration of taffy.

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