scrummy

[ skruhm-ee ]

adjective

, Chiefly British Informal.

, scrum·mi·er, scrum·mi·est.

1. scrumptious.

scrummy

/ ˈskrʌmɪ /

adjective

1. delicious; lovely

Word History and Origins

Origin of scrummy¹

First recorded in 1910–15; scrum(ptious) + -y ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of scrummy¹

C20: from scrumptious

Example Sentences

All we had was bread and butter, cake, and strawberries with cream; but oh, they were scrummy.

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