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num

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Num (intj) means an expression imitating the sound of eating, used to show that food tastes good. Example: “Num, num," she said, digging into the pie.”

intj

An expression imitating the sound of eating, used to show that food tastes good.

""Num, num," she said, digging into the pie."

How to use num

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA playful sound word for enjoying food, similar to "yum" or "nom nom".

When to use it

Informal and mostly spoken or used in casual writing/texting.

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"_____, num," she said, digging into the pie.

Etymology

Likely imitative of the sound of chewing or lip-smacking; the root of the more common form "yum" or "nom nom".

Frequently asked questions

What does “num” mean?

The word “num” means an expression imitating the sound of eating, used to show that food tastes good. In plain terms, a playful sound word for enjoying food, similar to "yum" or "nom nom".

How do you pronounce “num”?

“Num” is pronounced nuhm (/nʌm/ in IPA).

How do you use “num” in a sentence?

Here is “num” used in a sentence: “"Num, num," she said, digging into the pie.”

What part of speech is “num”?

“Num” is an intj.

Is “num” a common word?

“Num” is an uncommon word in modern English.