fairyfloss

Airy sugary treat

Fairyfloss is the Australian term for cotton candy—spun sugar wound around a stick or paper cone into a fluffy cloud.

The name evokes the delicate, airy texture: The kids begged for fairyfloss at the show.

Also spelled as two words: fairy floss.

carnival

candyfloss

Airy spun sugar confection

carousel · stalls · sideshow · tickets · prizes · games · funhouse · barkers · rollercoaster · fireworks

texture

spun

Rotated rapidly

  • fluffySoft and light-textured
  • cloudAtmospheric water vapor mass
  • wispyThin and insubstantial

airy · light · delicate · gossamer · feathery · ethereal · dissolving · sticky · stringy · soft

color

pink

Pale red hue

rose · fuchsia · magenta · coral · lavender · mint · rainbow · vibrant · swirl · tinted

confection

candyfloss

Airy spun sugar confection

syrup · confectionery · sweets · lollipop · taffy · toffee · marshmallow · caramel · gumdrops · jellybean

Opposites
texture/density

fairyflosshard candy

Solid sugar confection

jawbreaker · lollipop · toffee · rock candy · butterscotch

substantiality

fairyflosssteak

Thick beef slice

bread · heavy meal · meat

substantiality/permanence

fairyflossjerky

Cured meat snack

dried fruit · taffy · caramel · fudge · nougat

Family

fairy, floss, fairyland, fairies, fairytale, faerie, fairylike, fay, fairytales

Familiarity
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Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G