noun General Slang

chest candy

CHEST KAN-dee · noun · slang

Ribbons and medals worn on the uniform.

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Ribbons or medals displayed on a uniform, referenced either admiringly or dismissively depending on context.

“He earned every bit of that chest candy the hard way.”
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chest candy In A Sentence

He earned every bit of that chest candy the hard way.

Origin & Usage

US military slang.

People Also Ask

What is 'chest candy'?

It's slang for the ribbons and medals worn on a military uniform, called out either admiringly or dismissively depending on the speaker's tone.

Where does 'chest candy' come from?

It's US military slang.

How is 'chest candy' different from 'fruit salad'?

They overlap: 'fruit salad' points specifically at the block of colorful ribbons, while 'chest candy' can cover ribbons and medals together.

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