sugar tongue

Definition

A temporary condition where excessive consumption of sugar-coated candy coats your tongue, dulling your taste buds and making everything taste weird until the coating wears off.

Example Usage

I ate way too much cotton candy and now I have total sugar tongue—nothing tastes right.

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