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yum


Meanings
  • Interjection

    An expression of pleasure or enjoyment.

    - "I can't get enough of this delicious chocolate cake. Yum!"
    - "Have you tried the new ice cream flavor? Yum!"

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75702007"

Antonyms

yuck
Rhymes
Words rhyming with yum
bum , jum , plum , rum
Variants
List of all variants of yum that leads to same result
yum-yum
Etymology
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Originally comes from the Old English word 'guma,' meaning 'friend.' The modern usage likely developed from the idea of expressing enjoyment with a friend.


Trivia
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  1. The sound 'yum' is often used in anime and manga to express enjoyment of food.

  2. In Japanese, the word 'yūshi' (優し) can be pronounced as 'yum' and means 'kind' or 'compassionate'.

  3. The word 'yum' has been used as the name of a popular vegan food delivery service in the United States.


Related Concepts
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  1. delight: Related concept: A feeling of pleasure and enjoyment.

  2. appetite: Related concept: The desire to eat food.


Culture
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In various cultures, the sound 'yum' is used to express pleasure and enjoyment of food. For example, in Japanese cuisine, 'yum' can be heard in anime and manga when characters express delight in their meals.

How to Memorize "yum"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a happy face when you say 'yum'. Visualize yourself enjoying a favorite food or dish when you use the word.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'yum' with your favorite foods or dishes.
    - Associate the word 'yum' with feelings of happiness and pleasure.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'YUM' to remember the definition: 'Y'ields Uncontrollable 'M'emories of pleasure and enjoyment.


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