NYT Dictionary

YUMMY

/ˈjʌm.i/

AdjectiveNounYUM-myyum-my · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024

Meaning

Delicious.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

Etymology tree English yum Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English yummy From yum + -y.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

ambrosialappetizingdaintydelectabledeliciousdelishexquisitefinger-lickin' goodflavorfulflavorous

Antonyms

yuckydistastefulill-flavoredroughmawkishundrinkableuneatableunpalatableunsavoryunstomachable

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

2024-11-16UAMNOTY