Gummy: meaning, definitions and examples
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gummy
[ ˈɡʌmi ]
sweet candy
Having a soft, chewy texture like that of gelatin or gum arabic; sticky or tacky to the touch.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The gummy bears were so soft and chewy.
- She found the gummy worms to be too sticky.
vitamin supplement
A small, fruit-flavored gelatin-based candy, often shaped like bears or worms, containing vitamins and minerals.
Synonyms
gelatin candy, vitamin candy
Examples of usage
- She takes gummy vitamins every morning.
- The children enjoyed the gummy bears as a treat.
Translations
Translations of the word "gummy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 goma
🇮🇳 गमी बियर
🇩🇪 Gummibärchen
🇮🇩 permen karet
🇺🇦 жувальні цукерки
🇵🇱 żelki
🇯🇵 グミ
🇫🇷 bonbon gélifié
🇪🇸 gomita
🇹🇷 jelibon
🇰🇷 젤리
🇸🇦 حلوى جيلاتينية
🇨🇿 želé bonbón
🇸🇰 želé cukrík
🇨🇳 果冻糖
🇸🇮 gumijasti bonbon
🇮🇸 gúmmí nammi
🇰🇿 желе кәмпит
🇬🇪 ჟელე
🇦🇿 jelatin konfet
🇲🇽 gomita
Word origin
The word 'gummy' originated from the Middle English word 'gomme', which meant 'rubber'. Over time, it evolved to describe something soft, chewy, and sticky like gum. The term 'gummy' became popular in the context of candy, particularly gelatin-based treats, in the late 20th century.