adjective
yummy
YUHM-ee
adjective
1
Very tasty; delicious.
"The kids couldn't stop talking about the yummy pancakes."
"That smells absolutely yummy."
How to Use Yummy
Learner’s notes
When to use it
Casual and often used with or by children — too informal for professional writing.
Common pairings
yummy food
looks yummy
smells yummy
Word Forms
yummier comparative, yummiest superlative
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Etymology
Built from "yum" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y."