yummy

[ yuhm-ee ]

/ ˈyʌm i /

Informal.

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adjective, yum·mi·er, yum·mi·est.

very pleasing to the senses, especially to the taste; delicious: The waiter brought out a tray of yummy desserts.

extremely attractive or appealing.

noun, plural yum·mies.

an item of food that is particularly delicious: The bakery window was full of yummies.

anything that is extremely attractive or appealing.

Nearby words

yum, yum-yum, yuma, yuman, yummo, yummy, yummy mummy, yumpie, yumpy, yung lo, yung-lo

Origin of yummy

First recorded in 1925–30; yum + -y¹

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Examples from the Web for yummy

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British Dictionary definitions for yummy

yummy

/ (ˈjʌmɪ) slang /

interjection

Also: yum-yum an exclamation indicating pleasure or delight, as in anticipation of delicious food

adjective -mier or -miest

delicious, delightful, or attractive

Word Origin for yummy

C20: from yum-yum, of imitative origin

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