gummy
[ˈɡʌmi]
[ˈɡʌmi]
An edible candy or snack is gummy if it's chewy and squishy.
Gummies are everywhere nowadays – they're not just for kids anymore! You can find gummy bears, gummy worms, and even gummy fruits like gummy strawberries. They come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. If someone says their favorite snack is "gummy bears," you know exactly what they mean. Gummies are also used to describe other food items like gummy candies or gummy-like textures on crackers or cookies.
How common is "gummy"?
Word gummy is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
noun
A sheep that is losing or has lost its teeth.
adjective
Showing the gums.
Example: a gummy grin
noun
A species of shark, Mustelus antarcticus, endemic to southern and south-eastern Australia, the meat of which is sold as flake.
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