treacle

/ˈtɹiː.kəl/

noun

  1. 1

    A syrupy byproduct of sugar refining; molasses or golden syrup.

  2. 2

    Cloying sentimental speech.

  3. 3

    Sweetheart (from treacle tart).

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