candy


Definition: Meaning of, candy in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkandi /

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candy candies
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  1. American English a sweet food made from sugar or chocolate
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  2. mind/brain candy informal something that is entertaining or pleasant to look at, but which you do not approve of because you think it is not serious
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candy used in phrases

  • arm candy (noun)
    1. informal an attractive companion who accompanies someone in public in order to gain attention, enhance social status, etc., for the latter
  • barley candy (noun)
    1. a brittle transparent candy made by melting and cooling cane sugar
  • candy apple (noun)
    1. an apple covered with a sweet sticky mixture
  • candy bar (noun)
    1. a candy shaped as a bar
  • candy cane (noun)
    1. a stick of hard red and white sugar with a curved end
  • candy corn (noun)
    1. a small yellow and white candy shaped to resemble a kernel of corn
  • candy egg (noun)
    1. egg-shaped candy
  • candy kiss (noun)
    1. any of several bite-sized candies
  • candy store (noun)
    1. a confectioner's shop
  • candy striper (noun)
    1. a volunteer worker in a hospital
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