‖n. pl.; sing. -fetto /sing>. [ It. Cf. Comfit. ] 1. Bonbons; sweetmeats; confections. [ archaic ] [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
2. [ originally, plaster or paper imitations of, or substitutes for, bonbons (confetti{ 1 }). ] small bits or streamers of brightly colored paper, thrown in celebration by carnival revelers, at weddings, etc. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. +PJC ]