Definition of YUMMY

yummy

Plural: yummies

Adjective Satellite

  • extremely pleasing to the sense of taste

Adj

  • Delicious.

Noun

  • Something that is delicious or appealing to eat.
  • Ellipsis of yummy mummy.

Adjective

  • Delicious and highly enjoyable, especially to taste.

Examples

  • Her opponent played "YUMMIES," referring to the array of high-scoring words on the board.
  • The bingo, "YUMMY," was a delightful treat for her Words With Friends score.

Origin / Etymology

From yum + -y.

Synonyms

delectable, delicious, luscious, pleasant-tasting, scrumptious, toothsome, ambrosial, appetizing, dainty, delish, exquisite, finger-lickin' good, flavorful, flavorous, flavorsome, gustful, lekker, lickerish, lip-smacking, moreish, mouthwatering, nummy, ono, out of this world, palatable, sapid, savory, scrumdiddlyumptious, scrummy, tasteful, tasty, to die for, toothful, yummy

Antonyms

delicious, insipid, yucky

Scrabble Score: 15

yummy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
yummy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
yummy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

yummy: valid Words With Friends Word