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うまい — meaning in English

umai

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English meaning

  • attaboy intj An informal exclamation of praise or encouragement, typically said to a boy, man, or male animal.
  • skillful adj Having or showing a high level of ability or expertise.
  • yummy adjective Very tasty; delicious.

Senses

うまい is used for these senses in English:

  • attaboy (idiomatic, colloquial) Used to show encouragement or approval to a boy, man, or male animal.
  • skillful Possessing skill; skilled.
  • yummy (colloquial, lighthearted, often, childish) Delicious.

attaboy — full definition

  1. intj An informal exclamation of praise or encouragement, typically said to a boy, man, or male animal.
  2. noun A shout or expression of encouragement.

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