Yum: meaning, definitions and examples
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yum
[ jสm ]
expressing pleasure
The word 'yum' is an informal expression used to indicate that something is delicious or appealing to eat. It is often exclaimed when tasting food that is particularly enjoyable. The term is typically used among friends or in casual settings. 'Yum' conveys a sense of delight and satisfaction over flavors or meals.
Synonyms
delectable, delicious, scrumptious, tasty
Examples of usage
- Yum, this cake is so good!
- Yum! I love this pasta!
- Yum, fresh strawberries are the best.
- Yum, I can't resist this chocolate!
reaction to food
'Yum' is often used as an exclamation when tasting something that is highly enjoyable. It encapsulates the feeling of pleasure experienced from tasting good food. This informal interjection helps express excitement or approval regarding a meal or snack.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Yum! I just had the best burger.
- This soup is so good, yum!
- That was a delicious mealโyum!
- Yum! These cookies are fresh out of the oven.
Translations
Translations of the word "yum" in other languages:
๐ต๐น yum
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฏเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช yummy
- lecker
- mmm
๐ฎ๐ฉ yum
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝัะผ
๐ต๐ฑ mniam
๐ฏ๐ต ใใพใ
๐ซ๐ท miam
๐ช๐ธ รฑam
๐น๐ท hฤฑmmm
๐ฐ๐ท ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ูู
๐จ๐ฟ mลam
๐ธ๐ฐ ลam
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅฝๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ mjam
๐ฎ๐ธ mjam
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝำะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yemษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ รฑam
Etymology
The word 'yum' dates back to the early 20th century and is believed to be derived from the earlier exclamations like 'yum-yum' which were used to express delight in eating. The onomatopoeic quality of the word captures the sound often made when enjoying food, emphasizing pleasure. Its origins can be traced to children's language, where it served as an affectionate sound to reflect taste enjoyment. Over the years, 'yum' has cemented itself in popular culture as a casual and friendly way to react to tasty food, especially in more informal settings, making it a staple in conversations about meals and snacks.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,508 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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