Sugar

/ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/

The meaning and definition of Sugar, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb

To add sugar to; to sweeten with sugar.
“John heavily sugars his coffee.”
To make (something unpleasant) seem less so.
“She has a gift for sugaring what would otherwise be harsh words.”

noun

A small serving of this substance (typically about one teaspoon), used to sweeten a drink.
“He usually has his coffee white with one sugar.”
Effeminacy in a male, often implying homosexuality.
“I think John has a little bit of sugar in him.”

Synonyms sweeten sugar-coat

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