gummy
pronunciation
How to pronounce gummy in British English: UK [ˈgʌmi]
How to pronounce gummy in American English: US [ˈɡʌmi]
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- Adjective:
- having the properties of glue
Word Origin
- gummy (adj.)
- "gum-like, sticky," late 14c., from gum (n.1) + -y (2). Related: Gumminess.
Example
- 1. He 's perched on a coffee table eating gummy bears .
- 2. The gummy substance on his skin had begun to dry .
- 3. Want some gummy bears ?
- 4. The baby gave her a gummy smile .
- 5. Slote took a spoonful of gummy scotch broth .