different between cornfed vs cornball

cornfed

English

Etymology

From corn +? fed.

Adjective

cornfed (comparative more cornfed, superlative most cornfed)

  1. (not comparable, of an animal) Fed on corn.
  2. (informal, sometimes derogatory, of a person) Sheltered; uncultured.
    a cornfed hillbilly
  3. (informal, of a vehicle) Running on ethanol (E85).

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cornball

English

Etymology

corn +? ball

Noun

cornball (plural cornballs)

  1. A ball of popped corn stuck together with soft candy from molasses or sugar.
    • 1871, The Myrtle (volume 21, page 301)
      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.
  2. (US, informal) An unsophisticated person.
  3. (US, informal) Something excessively corny.

See also

  • cornfed

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