cardboardy

/ (ˈkɑːdˌbɔːdɪ) /

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adjective

like cardboard, esp in stiffness, texture, or tasteit becomes cardboardy if cooked too long

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THINGAMABOB OR THINGUMMY: CAN YOU DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THE US AND UK TERMS IN THIS QUIZ?

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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

candystring

candyfloss

candypuff

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