yum-yum
interjection
\ ˈyəm-ˈyəm
\
\
Definition of yum-yum
—used to express pleasurable satisfaction especially in the taste of food
Keep scrolling for more
Learn More about yum-yum
Dictionary Entries near yum-yum
See More Nearby EntriesStatistics for yum-yum
Look-up Popularity
Cite this Entry
“Yum-yum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yum-yum. Accessed 6 Mar. 2021.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Comments on yum-yum
What made you want to look up yum-yum? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Who Knew?
-
- What is a ruelle?
Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Spell words. Make bears.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Share yum-yum
Time Traveler for yum-yum
The first known use of yum-yum was in 1878
See more words from the same year