yum-yum
[yuhm-yuhm]
- (used to express enjoyment or satisfaction, especially in the taste of food.)
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Also yum.
Origin of yum-yum
First recorded in 1880–85
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Examples from the Web for yum-yum
Historical Examples
He explains that a year before he had fallen in love with Yum-Yum, who returned his affection.
The Secrets of a SavoyardHenry 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-ImpressionsSimeon Strunsky
He is labouring under great excitement, and begs for information as to the dwelling of "a gentle maiden, Yum-Yum."
The Secrets of a SavoyardHenry A. Lytton