confetti: Meaning and Definition of

con•fet•ti

Pronunciation: (kun-fet'ē for 1 It. kôn-fet'tē for 2), [key]
— sing. -fet•to
  1. small bits of paper, usually colored, thrown or dropped from a height to enhance the gaiety of a festive event, as a parade, wedding, or New Year's Eve party.
  2. confections; bonbons.
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