First Known Use: 1899
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yummy
adjective yum·my \ˈyə-mē\
: very pleasing to the taste
yum·mi·eryum·mi·est
Full Definition of YUMMY
: highly attractive or pleasing; especially : delicious, delectable
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Origin of YUMMY
yum-yum
Related to YUMMY
- Synonyms
- ambrosial, appetizing, dainty, delectable, delish, flavorful, flavorsome, luscious, lush, mouthwatering, palatable, savory (also savoury), scrumptious, succulent, tasteful, tasty, toothsome, toothy, delicious
- Antonyms
- distasteful, flat, flavorless, insipid, stale, tasteless, unappetizing, unpalatable, unsavory, yucky (also yukky)
YUMMIEST Defined for Kids
yummy
adjective yum·my \ˈyə-mē\
yum·mi·eryum·mi·est
Definition of YUMMY for Kids
: very pleasing especially to the taste <a yummy dessert>
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