What does YUMMY mean?

Yummy 1. Parts of Speech:

Adjective

2. Definitions:
  • Delicious and pleasing to the taste buds.
  • Very attractive or appealing.
3. Pronunciations:
  • US: /ˈjʌmi/
  • UK: /ˈjʌmi/
4. Origin and Usage:

The word "yummy" is believed to have originated in the early 1900s as a baby-talk version of "yummy-yummy," which was used to describe something that tasted good. It is now commonly used to describe food that is delicious and appealing. The word has also been adopted to describe things that are attractive or appealing in a non-food context.

5. Synonyms:
  • Delicious
  • Tasty
  • Scrumptious
  • Savory
  • Delectable
6. Related Words:
  • Yules
  • Yacht
  • Yogis
  • Yummy
  • Yurts
7. Example Sentences:
  • The chocolate cake was so yummy that she couldn resist having another slice.
  • He found the aroma of the freshly baked bread yummy.
  • The new restaurant in town serves yummy food.


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