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scrumptious

/ˈskrʌmp.ʃəs/
scrum · ptious
Adverb:scrumptiously
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scrumptious Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Extremely tasty; delicious (especially of food).

Example

"The bakery on the corner is famous for its scrumptious cinnamon rolls."

2

Very attractive, delightful, or magnificent (informal).

Example

"She wore a scrumptious velvet gown to the charity gala."

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• Rhymes for scrumptious

• Nearby Words

scrum
scrummy
scrumpox
scrumptious
scrumptiously
scrumptiousness
scrunch

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 19th century as British and American slang, it likely originated as a playful alteration of 'sumptuous' or from English dialectal words like 'scrimp' and 'scrump'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scrumptious. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scrumptious
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