candygram

See also: candy-gram and candy gram

English

Alternative forms

• candy gram, candy-gram.

Etymology

candy +‎ -gram

Noun

candygram (plural candygrams)

1. A box of candy/lollies, delivered with a greeting or other prepared message, often used for Valentine's Day dances.
   • 2001, Mark Coggins, The Immortal Game, Poltroon Press, p. 185 [1]:

     I nudged the door open further with my foot and called out: "Candygram. Candygram for Mr. Nagel."