adjective

gummy

GUH-mee

Gummy (adjective) means Sticky like gum, or covered in a sticky, gum-like substance. Example: “The tree bark oozed a gummy sap.”

adjective

Sticky like gum, or covered in a sticky, gum-like substance.

"The tree bark oozed a gummy sap."

"Her hands were gummy after eating the caramel."

noun

A soft, chewy candy, often fruit-flavoured and shaped like an animal or fruit.

"He grabbed a handful of gummies from the jar."

How to use gummy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSticky or chewy like gum — or, as a noun, a chewy gum-like sweet.

Common pairings

gummy bears gummy candy gummy texture

Word forms

gummier comparative, gummier comparative, gummies plural, gummiest superlative, gummiest superlative

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Etymology

From gum (the sticky substance, and also the flesh around the teeth) plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.

Rhymes for gummy

dummy yummy mummy tummy rummy crummy chummy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gummy” mean?

The word “gummy” means sticky like gum, or covered in a sticky, gum-like substance. In plain terms, sticky or chewy like gum — or, as a noun, a chewy gum-like sweet.

How do you pronounce “gummy”?

“Gummy” is pronounced GUH-mee (/ˈɡʌmi/ in IPA).

How do you use “gummy” in a sentence?

Here is “gummy” used in a sentence: “The tree bark oozed a gummy sap.”

What part of speech is “gummy”?

Depending on how it is used, “gummy” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “gummy” have?

“Gummy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: sticky like gum, or covered in a sticky, gum-like substance.