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- US Pronunciation
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- [yuhm-ee]
- /ˈyʌm i/
- /ˈjʌm.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [yuhm-ee]
- /ˈyʌm i/
Definitions of yummy word
- adjective yummy very pleasing to the senses, especially to the taste; delicious: The waiter brought out a tray of yummy desserts. 1
- adjective yummy extremely attractive or appealing. 1
- noun plural yummy an item of food that is particularly delicious: The bakery window was full of yummies. 1
- noun plural yummy anything that is extremely attractive or appealing. 1
- noun yummy (of food) Delicious. 1
- adjective yummy Yummy food tastes very good. 0
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Origin of yummy
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30; yum + -y1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Yummy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
yummy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
Synonyms for yummy
adjective yummy
- delicious — very enjoyable; delightful
- tasty — good-tasting; savory: a tasty canapé.
- mouthwatering — very appetizing in appearance, aroma, or description: a mouth-watering dessert.
- scrumptious — very pleasing, especially to the senses; delectable; splendid: a scrumptious casserole; a scrumptious satin gown.
- delectable — If you describe something, especially food or drink, as delectable, you mean that it is very pleasant.
Antonyms for yummy
adjective yummy
- yucky — thoroughly unappetizing, disgusting, or repugnant.
- bad — If you say that it is bad that something happens, you mean it is unacceptable, unfortunate, or wrong.
- bland — If you describe someone or something as bland, you mean that they are rather dull and unexciting.
- distasteful — unpleasant, offensive, or causing dislike: a distasteful chore.
- dry — free from moisture or excess moisture; not moist; not wet: a dry towel; dry air.
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