flummery vs taffy

flummery

noun
  • Empty or meaningless talk, especially when used to flatter. 

  • A slightly tart, jelly-like food of Welsh origin, made from extensively boiling oats, then boiling down the liquid extracted from it. 

  • Pretentious trappings, useless ornaments used to impress. 

  • Deceptive or blustering speech. 

  • A custard; any of several bland, gelatinous foodstuffs, usually made from stewed fruit and thickened with oatmeal, cornstarch or flour. 

intj
  • An expression of contemptuous disbelief. 

taffy

noun
  • Flattery. 

  • A soft, chewy candy made from boiled sugar, molasses, or corn syrup and butter. 

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