Synonyms of taffy

taffy

noun

ˈta-fē 

as in butter

excessive praise

the magazine's profiles of showbiz celebrities tend to be pure taffy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• butter
• soft soap
• flattery
• incense
• sweet talk
• flannel
• praise
• blarney
• adulation
• acclaim
• caresses
• adoration
• overpraise
• respects
• blandishments
• compliments
• endearments
• applause
• regards
• greetings
• worship
• idolatry
• congratulations
• felicitations
• cajolery
• allurements
• sycophancy
• fawning
• ingratiation
• toadying
• cajolement
• smarm
• commendation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• depreciation
• disparagement
• belittlement
• detraction
• bad-mouthing
• put-down

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of taffy

Kermit's Key Lime Shoppe has been a Key West mainstay for decades and offers everything from Key lime pie and homemade taffy to Key lime mango chutney and citrus salsa. —Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2023

Halloween Countdown Calendar The countdown calendar mimics the beloved advent calendar by including 13 doors with marshmallows, sour pumpkin candies, caramels, candy corn taffies, candy corn gummies, lollipops, and cookies hiding inside. —Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2023

This countdown to spooky season boasts 13 doors all filled with sweet surprises, including candy pumpkins, caramels, taffy, gummies, candy corn, and seasonal cookies. —Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2023

The voice bent like taffy, or Silly Putty. Incidentally, Devieilhe is Madame Pichon. —Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 27 Aug. 2023