Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Yummy”
Tasting very good and delicious, especially used informally in casual conversation about food.
Word Family of Yummy
What is the adjective of yummy? — yummy
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The chocolate cake was absolutely yummy. A2
- The children found the homemade cookies yummy. A2
- That restaurant serves yummy Italian pasta dishes. A2
Origin and Word Formation of Yummy
From echoic 'yum' (imitation of pleasant taste reaction) + '-my' (adjective suffix). Modern colloquial origin.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Yummy
Wrong: The cake taste yummy.
Correct: The cake tastes yummy.
Third person singular verb needs -s
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Yummy
What are the word forms of “yummy”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “yummy”?
“yummy” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “yummy” come from?
From echoic 'yum' (imitation of pleasant taste reaction) + '-my' (adjective suffix). Modern colloquial origin.