Basic Details
Word: Toffee
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A sweet, chewy candy made from sugar and butter, often with a rich flavour.
Synonyms: Caramel, sweet
Antonyms: Bitter
Idioms and Phrases
- Toffee-nosed: Describing someone who is snobbish or pretentious. Example: "She thought she was better than everyone else, acting all toffee-nosed at the party."
- As sweet as toffee: Used to describe someone who is very kind or pleasant. Example: "He always helps others and is as sweet as toffee."
Usage Examples
Example 1: At the fair, I bought a large bag of toffee to share with my friends.
Example 2: My grandmother makes the best toffee, which she wraps carefully for special occasions.
Example 3: The shop's window was filled with jars of colourful sweets, including shiny toffee pieces.
Fun Fact
Did you know that toffee has been a popular sweet treat in Britain since the 19th century? It is often made using traditional recipes passed down through generations.
Famous Quote
"Life is like a box of toffees; you never know what you're going to get." - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "toffee" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A sweet, chewy candy
c) A kind of drink
d) A type of cake
Answer: b) A sweet, chewy candy
2. Which of these is a synonym of "toffee"?
a) Chocolate
b) Caramel
c) Cookie
d) Biscuit
Answer: b) Caramel
3. Which sentence uses "toffee" correctly?
a) The toffee is swimming in the pond.
b) I enjoyed a piece of toffee while reading my book.
c) The toffee jumped over the fence.
d) The toffee was taller than the building.
Answer: b) I enjoyed a piece of toffee while reading my book.
4. Which idiom means the same as "toffee"?
a) As sweet as toffee
b) Bitter as a lemon
c) Cool as a cucumber
d) Busy as a bee
Answer: a) As sweet as toffee
5. What is the opposite of "toffee"?
a) Sour
b) Sweet
c) Soft
d) Sticky
Answer: a) Sour
