Yummy

Pronunciation: /ˈjʌmi/

Definitions of yummy

adjective Yummy is an adjective that describes something as delicious or tasty.

Example Sentences

A1 The cake was yummy.

A2 I love eating yummy cookies.

B1 The restaurant serves yummy food.

B2 The homemade pasta was so yummy.

C1 The gourmet meal was absolutely yummy.

C2 The chef's signature dish was truly yummy.

Examples of yummy in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a delicious and yummy five-course meal for the guests.

informal I can't wait to dig into this yummy burger!

slang This pizza is so yummy, I can't stop eating it!

figurative The idea of going on a vacation to a tropical island sounds yummy to me.

Grammatical Forms of yummy

• past tense: yummied
• plural: yummies
• comparative: yummier
• superlative: yummiest
• present tense: yummy
• future tense: will be yummy
• perfect tense: have yummied
• continuous tense: is being yummy
• singular: yummy
• positive degree: yummy
• infinitive: to yummy
• gerund: yummying
• participle: yummyed

Origin and Evolution of yummy

First Known Use: 1900 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'yummy' originated as a playful variation of the word 'yummy' in the early 20th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used informally to describe delicious or tasty food, 'yummy' has evolved to also be used in a broader sense to describe anything enjoyable or pleasing.