candy floss


noun British.

something that is attractive but inconsequential.

Origin of candy floss

First recorded in 1950–55

British Dictionary definitions for candyfloss

candyfloss
/ (ˈkændɪˌflɒs) /

noun

British a very light fluffy confection made from coloured spun sugar, usually held on a stick US and Canadian name: cotton candy Austral name: fairyfloss