Milk Duds

Definition

A brand of small, spherical chocolate-covered caramel candies produced by the Nestle Company, commonly sold at movie theaters and candy counters. Their name allegedly derives from the imperfect shape of early batches, though the exact origin is disputed.

Example Usage

She reached into her box of Milk Duds during the climactic scene.

Origin

Introduced in 1926 by the Holloway Company; the name may refer to imperfect 'duds' in early production, though the company has also claimed it means 'pure' in slang.

Fun Fact

Milk Duds were popularized as a movie theater candy and remain one of the longest-continuously-produced branded candies in America.

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