gummy

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adjective

gum·​my ˈgə-mē How to pronounce gummy (audio)
gummier; gummiest
1
2
a
: consisting of or containing gum
b
: covered with gum
gumminess noun

gummy

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noun

gum·​my ˈgə-mē How to pronounce gummy (audio)
variants or less commonly gummi
ˈgə-mē How to pronounce gummy (audio)
ˈgu̇-
plural gummies also gummis
: a chewy gelatin-based candy that is often flavored with fruit
Yeah, an actual pear is going to be much more boring than a pear-flavored gummy, but kids need to learn about the disappointment of actually eating healthy early in life.Mark Shrayber
Store owners will start pulling CBD gummies and drinks off of their shelves in Washington.Paige Browning
But a few years ago, Japanese candy makers made the gummi softer and sweeter, creating an instant domestic market.Yumiko Ono
If you have to take multiple supplements every day—and especially if you have problems swallowing capsules or tablets—gummies can make that chore easier (and tastier), finds a 2017 report from the AARP.Markham Heid
often used before another noun
There are also numerous applications for gelatin in the food industry, from gummy candies to fat replacement.Matthew K. Roy
Trix may be for kids, but gummi vitamins? They're not restricted to the younger crowd anymore.Marianne Mychaskiw

Examples of gummy in a Sentence

Adjective How did you get your hands so gummy? the outside of the bottle was gummy with old dribbles of salad oil
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Adjective
Never mind the gift box only providing one bag of gummy bears forces that restraint. Lilian Raji, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024 The malleable pieces have a gummy feel that's satisfying and calming to play with. Theresa Holland, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Noun
The higher a gummy’s THC concentration, the stronger its effect will be. Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024 Start with half a gummy or 1 full gummy (typically 10mg) and adjust based on your response. Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gummy 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

short for gummy bear, borrowed from German Gummibär "fruit-flavored gelatin candy in the shape of a bear (originally made by the German confectioner Haribo)," from Gummi "rubber," earlier also "resin, gum" (going back to Middle High German, borrowed from Latin cummi, gummi) + Bär "bear," going back to Middle High German ber, going back to Old High German pero, bēr — more at gum entry 3, bear entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gummy was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Gummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gummy. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

gummy

adjective
gum·​my gəm-ē How to pronounce gummy (audio)
gummier; gummiest
1
: consisting of, containing, or covered with gum
2
gumminess noun

Medical Definition

gummy

adjective
gum·​my ˈgəm-ē How to pronounce gummy (audio)
gummier; gummiest
1
: consisting of or containing gum
2
: being viscous or sticky

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