yummy

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  1. adjective Slang Very pleasing to the taste or smell; delicious. See Synonyms at delicious.
  2. adjective Slang Delightful; delicious.

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  • "Jerry Springer's kind of yummy, don't you think?" —  Yasmine Galenorn - [Sisters of the Moon 03] - Darkling
  • Known for yummy, all-natural cakes, cookies, brownies and baking mixes, the company has won many national awards and accolades for its distinctive products and innovative business practices. —  CSRwire.com
  • Fruit and chocolate-yummy, spice and chocolate, not so much. —  Colours of Dawn
  • They're yummy, they're cute and they're showing up all over —  The Appleton Post-Crescent Latest Headlines
  • But I really like these specialty greens that come in a bag-they're always yummy, and I'm not going to get specialty greens any other way in March. —  PW FULL RSS FEED
 

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tasty ·  kid-friendly ·  gooey ·  chewy ·  home-cooked ·  delectable ·  gourmet ·  half-eaten ·  appetizing ·  nutritious ·  vegan ·  well-cooked
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  1. From yum, the sound of smacking the lips.
 

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