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Definition of yum

yum

/jʌm/
yum
Adjective:yummy
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• interjection

1

Used to express pleasure, satisfaction, or anticipation at the taste or smell of delicious food.

Example

"Yum! Those freshly baked chocolate chip cookies smell amazing."

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• Rhymes for yum

• Nearby Words

yule
yuletide
yulin
yum
yuma
yumbilla
yumminess

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in the late 19th century as a reduplicated interjection 'yum-yum', it is of imitative origin, representing the sound of smacking the lips in pleasure at tasty food.

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