gumdrop
nounUK /ˈɡʌm.drɒp/
US /ˈɡʌm.drɑːp/
A gumdrop is a small, soft candy that is chewy and sweet.
She picked a red gumdrop from the bowl of sweets.
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2. A small, rounded piece of chewy candy, often fruit-flavored and coated in sugar.
The gingerbread house was decorated with colorful gumdrops.
3. Something small and brightly colored, resembling a gumdrop.
The buttons on her coat looked like little gumdrops.
4. A term of endearment for a sweet or cute person.
Come here, you little gumdrop!