yum-yum

[ yuhm-yuhm ]
/ ˈyʌmˈyʌm /

interjection

(used to express enjoyment or satisfaction, especially in the taste of food.)

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Also yum [yuhm] /yʌm/ .

Origin of yum-yum

First recorded in 1880–85

Words nearby yum-yum

yummo, yummy, yummy mummy, Yumpie, Yumpy, yum-yum, Yung Lo, Yunnan, yup, Yupik, yuppie
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Example sentences from the Web for yum-yum

  • He is labouring under great excitement, and begs for information as to the dwelling of "a gentle maiden, Yum-Yum."

    The Secrets of a Savoyard|Henry A. Lytton

  • In the presence of Yum-Yum he is that most appealing figure, a strong man in love torn between desire and duty.

    Post-Impressions|Simeon Strunsky

  • He explains that a year before he had fallen in love with Yum-Yum, who returned his affection.

    The Secrets of a Savoyard|Henry A. Lytton