Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jawbreaker
noun
/ˈdʒɔːˌbreɪ.kər/
Definition
A jawbreaker is a type of hard candy that is difficult to chew, often made from sugar and flavored with various ingredients.
Examples
- The child tried to eat a jawbreaker but found it too hard to bite.
- She struggled to pronounce the complex word, calling it a real jawbreaker.
- At the candy store, there was a wide selection of colorful jawbreakers.
Meaning
In addition to being a type of candy, ‘jawbreaker’ is also used metaphorically to describe a word that is difficult to pronounce or say.
Synonyms
- hard candy
- sweet
- confectionery item
