treacle

ˈtɹiː.kəl

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#1·8h ago

(chiefly, UK, Irish) A syrupy byproduct of sugar refining; molasses or golden syrup.

Origin: From , partly from , and partly from , both from , *tiriaca, late form of theriaca, ultimately from , feminine form of concerning venomous beasts, from beast. , equivalent to. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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#2·8h ago

(Cockney rhyming slang) Sweetheart (from treacle tart).

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#3·8h ago

Cloying sentimental speech.

Listen, treacle, this is the last time I'll warn you!

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