candygramn.

Brit.

/ˈkandɪɡram/, U.S.

/ˈkændiˌɡræm/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: candy n.², -gram comb. form.

Etymology: < candy n.² + -gram comb. form.

North American.

A box of candy delivered as a gift with a greeting or message, esp. on Valentine's Day.

ΚΠ

1911 Hutchinson (Kansas) News 20 Dec. 10/6 (advt.) Send a Candygram. Don't write—send a box of chocolates on every occasion of joy, remembrance, congratulation, anticipation and especially the Merry Christmas time.

1970 R. Thorp & R. Blake Music of their Laughter 28/2 We'd call up Western Union and tell them to send a few Candygrams to these addresses.

2007 Philadelphia Feb. 98 The last time you were into Valentine's Day was..when some junior-high hottie slipped you a candygram during homeroom.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2020; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	candygram
释义	candygramn. Brit. /ˈkandɪɡram/, U.S. /ˈkændiˌɡræm/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: candy n.², -gram comb. form. Etymology: < candy n.² + -gram comb. form. North American. A box of candy delivered as a gift with a greeting or message, esp. on Valentine's Day. ΚΠ 1911 Hutchinson (Kansas) News 20 Dec. 10/6 (advt.) Send a Candygram. Don't write—send a box of chocolates on every occasion of joy, remembrance, congratulation, anticipation and especially the Merry Christmas time. 1970 R. Thorp & R. Blake Music of their Laughter 28/2 We'd call up Western Union and tell them to send a few Candygrams to these addresses. 2007 Philadelphia Feb. 98 The last time you were into Valentine's Day was..when some junior-high hottie slipped you a candygram during homeroom. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2020; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < n.1911
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