candyfloss

noun

Definition of candyflossnext
British
as in tinsel
something attractive but lacking in substance the composer's works have generally been dismissed as candyfloss by music critics

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  1. tinsel
  2. glitter
  3. cotton candy
Noun
  • Trees must be free of tinsel, decorations and lights, according to the website.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The fine print: Artificial trees are not accepted, and all lights, ornaments, tinsel and other decorations must be removed.
    Kate Murphy, Axios, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of tinsel
Noun
  • Art And Craft Supplies Paints, glues, and markers dry out; craft papers can fade; and the teens have outgrown glitter and pipe cleaners.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Avoid glitter and foil, and look for cards that are labelled as recyclable.
    Verity Burns, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of glitter
Noun
  • By Wim’s side through thick and thin is his best friend, Neel (Robert Timothy Smith), a blue elephant boy with a stubby trunk, wispy hair that looks like raspberry cotton candy, and ears that droop down over his shoulders.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Dec. 2024
  • And the installations continue all the way through the gift shop, which is situated between a series of photo backdrops and a food court offering concessions like popcorn and cotton candy. 2.
    Sonaiya Kelley, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of cotton candy
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