English Explanatory Dictionary

yummy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Delicious.
noun
  1. Ellipsis of yummy mummy.

Pronunciation

yŭm'ē /ˈjʌm.i/ en-us-yummy.ogg

Word forms

yummy yummier yummiest yummies

Etymology

From yum + -y.

Synonyms

ambrosial appetizing dainty delectable delicious delish exquisite finger-lickin' good flavorful flavorous flavorsome gustful lekker lickerish lip-smacking luscious moreish mouthwatering nummy ono palatable sapid savory scrummy tasteful tasty toothful toothsome yummy

Antonyms

yucky distasteful ill-flavored rough mawkish undrinkable uneatable unpalatable unsavory unstomachable

Related words

yum yummies

Derived words

yummylicious yummy mummy scrummy nummy
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