candyfloss

candy floss

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /-flɑːs/
- /ˈkæn.di.flɒs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /-flɑːs/

Definitions of candyfloss word

uncountable noun candyfloss Candyfloss is a large pink or white mass of sugar threads that is eaten from a stick. It is sold at fairs or other outdoor events. 3
uncountable noun candyfloss If you think something such as a CD or film has no real value, you can say that it is candyfloss. 3
noun candyfloss a very light fluffy confection made from coloured spun sugar, usually held on a stick 3
noun candyfloss cotton candy. 1
noun candyfloss something that is attractive but inconsequential. 1
noun candyfloss Alternative spelling of candy floss. 1

See all 7 definitions of candyfloss

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Origin of candyfloss

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55

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Parts of speech for Candyfloss

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Candyfloss

candyfloss popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

candyfloss usage trend in Literature

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