interjection
yum
yuhm
interjection
1
Used to express how delicious something tastes.
""Yum, this soup is amazing," she said after the first spoonful."
adjective
1
Delicious; tasty.
"This cake is so yum, can I have another slice?"
How to Use Yum
Learner’s notes
When to use it
Very informal — fine in casual speech but not in formal writing.
Common pairings
yum yum
so yum
Word Forms
Yums plural
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Etymology
An imitative word, echoing the sound people make when enjoying food.