Yummiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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yummiest
[ ˈjʌmiəst ]
food description
The term 'yummiest' is the superlative form of 'yummy', which means extremely tasty or delicious. It is often used informally to express that something is the most enjoyable to eat among a group of food items.
Synonyms
most delicious, most flavorful, most tasty.
Examples of usage
- This cake is the yummiest dessert I've ever had.
- Among all the dishes, her pasta was the yummiest.
- These cookies are simply the yummiest treat!
- I think this pizza is the yummiest in town.
Translations
Translations of the word "yummiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais delicioso
🇮🇳 सबसे स्वादिष्ट
🇩🇪 am leckersten
🇮🇩 paling lezat
🇺🇦 найсмачніший
🇵🇱 najsmaczniejszy
🇯🇵 最も美味しい
🇫🇷 le plus délicieux
🇪🇸 el más delicioso
🇹🇷 en lezzetli
🇰🇷 가장 맛있는
🇸🇦 الأكثر لذة
🇨🇿 nejchutnější
🇸🇰 najchutnejší
🇨🇳 最美味的
🇸🇮 najbolj okusno
🇮🇸 ljúffengast
🇰🇿 ең дәмді
🇬🇪 ყველაზე გემრიელი
🇦🇿 ən dadlı
🇲🇽 el más delicioso
Etymology
The word 'yummy' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, likely as a child's imitation of the sounds associated with food enjoyment. The use of playful language to describe food is common across cultures. The superlative 'yummiest' follows the English pattern of prefixing 'most' or modifying words ending in '-y'. Its informal nature has made it a staple in casual conversations, particularly among children, and has found its way into descriptions of food in cookbooks, restaurant menus, and food blogs. As food culture has expanded with social media, so too has the playful use of the term 'yummy' and its variations, making it a familiar descriptor for delicious culinary experiences.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,298, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.