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treacle

The correct spelling is treacle.

How to pronounce treacle

/ˈtɹiː.kəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈtɹiː.kəl/

Say it like: Tree-cle

The correct spelling is treacle. A syrupy byproduct of sugar refining; molasses or golden syrup. For example: "Listen, treacle, this is the last time I'll warn you!"

Usage Examples

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A syrupy byproduct of sugar refining; molasses or golden syrup.
  2. 2.Cloying sentimental speech.
  3. 3.Sweetheart (from treacle tart).
  4. 4.An antidote for poison; theriac.
  5. 5.Any all-powerful curative; a general remedy, a cure-all.

verb

  1. 1.To apply treacle to a surface, so as to catch flies or moths, etc.

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