cornball

Etymology

From corn + ball.

cornball means A ball of popped corn stuck together with soft candy from molasses or sugar. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 74 out of 100.

noun

A ball of popped corn stuck together with soft candy from molasses or sugar.“How large and inviting were the cornballs that piled the platter, and how crisp and glossy the braids and twists of molasses candy that mother and cousin had made when the little ones were snug in bed.”

adj

Naive, corny.“I know this sounds cornball, but I'd like to somehow make a difference in people's lives.”