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单词 cotton candy
释义

cotton candy

noun

1
: a candy made of spun sugar
2
: something attractive but insubstantial

Synonyms

  • candyfloss [British]
  • eye candy
  • tinsel
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Example Sentences

the beauty pageant is a variety of cotton candy that the public has clearly started to grow tired of
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Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined at sense 1

cotton candy

noun

as in eye candy
something attractive but lacking in substance the beauty pageant is a variety of cotton candy that the public has clearly started to grow tired of

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • eye candy
  • tinsel
  • window dressing
  • candyfloss
  • glitter
  • froth
  • gossamer
  • gloss
  • fluff
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