yummy
UK: ˈjʌmi | US: ˈjʌmi
adj. (informal) delicious; highly pleasing to the taste
adj. (colloquial) appealing or attractive in a general sense
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"Yummy" is an informal, playful term likely derived from the childlike reduplication of "yum" (an exclamation of pleasure when eating). First recorded in the late 19th century, it mimics natural sounds associated with enjoyment ("yum-yum" → "yummy"). Its spelling and meaning emphasize sensory delight, retaining a whimsical tone rather than formal morpheme structure.
The chocolate cake was so yummy that I had a second slice.
She baked yummy cookies for the school fundraiser.
This restaurant serves the yummiest pizza in town.
The toddler giggled and said, "Yummy!" after tasting the ice cream.
Their new dessert menu looks absolutely yummy.