yummers
/ˈjʌm.əz/ IELTSAcademic
interjection
An informal word people say when food tastes very good. It shows strong pleasure or approval, often in a playful or childish way.
- Yummers! This cake is amazing.
- Yummers, I could eat this all day.
Adinary Nuance
Yummers is more playful and childish than yum. It is also more informal than delicious, tasty, or yummy. People use it in speech, captions, or light jokes, not in formal writing. It can sound cute, funny, or slightly silly.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- ngon quá
- Spanish
- qué rico
- Chinese
- 好吃极了
- Japanese
- おいしい
- Korean
- 맛있다
Etymology
A playful slang word based on "yum," first popular in American English in the late 20th century. It sounds like a childish or exaggerated version of approval for tasty food.
Common phrases
yummers,that’s yummersso yummersyummers food
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is yummers formal or informal?
- It is very informal. People usually say it in casual speech, jokes, or online posts.
- Is yummers the same as yummy?
- They are close, but yummers sounds more playful and exaggerated than yummy.
- Can I use yummers in business writing?
- No, it usually sounds too casual for business writing, emails, or academic work.