설탕, 달걀 흰자, 젤라틴으로 만든 부드럽고 폭신한 과자.
A soft, spongy sweet made from sugar, egg whites, and gelatin, often toasted over a fire.
예문:
"The children loved roasting marshmallows over the campfire until they were gooey."
"Hot cocoa is even better when topped with a handful of mini marshmallows."
습지에서 자라며 분홍색 꽃이 피는 식물로, 그 뿌리는 원래 과자를 만드는 데 사용되었다.
A tall plant (Althaea officinalis) with pink flowers that grows in marshes, whose roots were originally used to make the confection.
예문:
"The marshmallow plant is native to Europe and thrives in salty, damp soil."
"Historically, extracts from the marshmallow root were used to soothe sore throats."
마음이 너무 약하거나 용기가 부족하여 자기 주장을 못 하는 사람.
A person who is soft-hearted, weak, or lacks the courage to stand up for themselves.
예문:
"He looks like a tough guy, but he's a total marshmallow when it comes to his kids."
"Don't be such a marshmallow; you need to tell them that you disagree."
백인을 비하하거나 조롱하기 위해 사용하는 속어.
A derogatory slang term used to refer to a white person.
예문:
"The use of the term marshmallow as a racial slur is considered highly offensive."
"He felt isolated as the only marshmallow in the predominantly minority neighborhood."