candy[verb]Synonyms: sugarcoat, honey, sugar (over), sweeten
[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
can‧dy S3 /ˈkændi/
noun (
plural candies)
[uncountable and countable][
Date: 1200-1300;
Language: Old French;
Origin: candi, from Arabic qandi 'covered with sugar', from qand 'sugar']
1. American English a sweet food made from sugar or chocolate:
a box of candies
a candy bar
Do you want a piece of candy?2. mind/brain candy informal something that is entertaining or pleasant to look at, but which you do not approve of because you think it is not serious:
Most video games are just brain candy. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲