trea·cle 
/ˈtri:kəl/ noun
/ˈtri:kəl/ noun [noncount] 1 Brit a : molasses
b : a blend of molasses, sugar, and corn syrup 2 : something that is annoying because it is too sentimental
▪ The book is ruined by all the treacle about his childhood.
b : a blend of molasses, sugar, and corn syrup
▪ The book is ruined by all the treacle about his childhood.
— trea·cly /ˈtri:kəli/ adjective, trea·cli·er; trea·cli·est [also more treacly; most treacly]
▪ dark, treacly syrup ▪ a treacly greeting card
/ˈtri:kəli/ adjective, trea·cli·er; trea·cli·est [also more treacly; most treacly] ▪ dark, treacly syrup ▪ a treacly greeting card
