Gummy
adjective
Something that is sticky or chewy.
These gummy candies are so chewy.
Often appears as...
- gummy bears
- gummy worms
noun
A type of sweet that is sticky and chewy, usually made of gelatin.
My favorite type of candies are gummies.
Often appears as...
- gummy bears
- gummy worms
adjective
Something related to, resembling, or consisting of gum.
Her gummy smile showed that she had lost her teeth.
Often appears as...
- gummy smile
- gummy mucous
adjective
Referring to the conditions in which an excessively high amount of gum is shown when smiling; usually due to having short upper teeth or an overly long upper lip.
She was self-conscious of her gummy smile.
Often appears as...
- gummy smile
- gummy grin
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Something that is sticky or chewy.
These gummy candies are so chewy.
Often appears as...
- gummy bears
- gummy worms
noun
A type of sweet that is sticky and chewy, usually made of gelatin.
My favorite type of candies are gummies.
Often appears as...
- gummy bears
- gummy worms
adjective
Something related to, resembling, or consisting of gum.
Her gummy smile showed that she had lost her teeth.
Often appears as...
- gummy smile
- gummy mucous
adjective
Referring to the conditions in which an excessively high amount of gum is shown when smiling; usually due to having short upper teeth or an overly long upper lip.
She was self-conscious of her gummy smile.
Often appears as...
- gummy smile
- gummy grin
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Texture Focus
Use 'gummy' to describe the consistency of food or materials that are sticky and stretch when pulled.
Pizza cheese can sometimes get gummy if overcooked.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Food
'Gummy' isn't just for edibles; it can also describe non-food items with a similar texture.
The gummy adhesive held the poster on the wall.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
When used to describe objects, 'gummy' can imply a troublesome or unpleasant stickiness.
The table felt gummy after the spill wasn't cleaned properly.
Pro Tip 1/3Texture Focus
Use 'gummy' to describe the consistency of food or materials that are sticky and stretch when pulled.
Pizza cheese can sometimes get gummy if overcooked.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Food
'Gummy' isn't just for edibles; it can also describe non-food items with a similar texture.
The gummy adhesive held the poster on the wall.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
When used to describe objects, 'gummy' can imply a troublesome or unpleasant stickiness.
The table felt gummy after the spill wasn't cleaned properly.
Pro Tip 1/3Texture Focus
Use 'gummy' to describe the consistency of food or materials that are sticky and stretch when pulled.
Pizza cheese can sometimes get gummy if overcooked.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Food
'Gummy' isn't just for edibles; it can also describe non-food items with a similar texture.
The gummy adhesive held the poster on the wall.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
When used to describe objects, 'gummy' can imply a troublesome or unpleasant stickiness.
The table felt gummy after the spill wasn't cleaned properly.
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Video examples
Where are the women...
first two three years a lot of the inventors that were coming out were actually low technology I'd like to give you an example of salami a gummy an inventor who came to see me and brought two scarfs with her and she said I think I've got something here and I said have you protected it because well I'm not
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The invisible life...
like little island universes each with its own unique ecosystem. Some of the critters I found you may recognize, like this adorable tardigrade -- I absolutely love them, they're like little gummy bears with claws. Also known as a water bear,
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Meet the tardigrade, the...
even if it does look more like a chubby, eight-legged gummy bear. Most organisms need water to survive. Water allows metabolism to occur, which is the process that drives all the biochemical reactions that take place in cells.
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Lifesaving Medicines...
two three then their part is if it's sticky and gummy then it falls from a venomous snake if it's not that is from a non-venomous snake and I said wow this is interesting they just explained me that the snake
Video examples
Where are the women...
first two three years a lot of the inventors that were coming out were actually low technology I'd like to give you an example of salami a gummy an inventor who came to see me and brought two scarfs with her and she said I think I've got something here and I said have you protected it because well I'm not
Video examples
The invisible life...
like little island universes each with its own unique ecosystem. Some of the critters I found you may recognize, like this adorable tardigrade -- I absolutely love them, they're like little gummy bears with claws. Also known as a water bear,
Video examples
Meet the tardigrade, the...
even if it does look more like a chubby, eight-legged gummy bear. Most organisms need water to survive. Water allows metabolism to occur, which is the process that drives all the biochemical reactions that take place in cells.
Video examples
Lifesaving Medicines...
two three then their part is if it's sticky and gummy then it falls from a venomous snake if it's not that is from a non-venomous snake and I said wow this is interesting they just explained me that the snake
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Quote examples
Stephen Colbert
American Comedian
Late-night shows are 'Chopped.' Who are your guests tonight? Your guests tonight are veal tongue, coffee grounds and gummy bears. There, make a show ... Make an appetizer that appeals to millions of people. That's what I like. How could you possibly do it? Oh, you bring in your own flavors. Your own house band is another flavor.
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Prince Fielder
American Athlete
The gummy bears tattoo was my idea. It's my son's favorite candy. The sketch was my other son's idea. It's a self-portrait of himself. I just showed the artist his sketch and had him tattoo it on my forearm. It looks like a stick person with big hair. It's pretty funny.
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Colton Haynes
American Actor
The trick is after a workout you're supposed to have gummy bears or some candy to get your veins to stick out. Of course, it's all about protein, too, but right before you're filming a shirtless scene, you have a little bit of sugar to pop the veins.
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Lake Bell
American Actress
At a time when every series we're supposed to be DVR-ing is very important, very serious, has to do with heavy, heavy matters, I think 'Wet Hot' provides a respite to that DVR homework. It's totally the gummy bears of your programming.
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Louise Penny
Canadian Author
A journalist also needs to be disciplined, and so do I. I am, essentially, lazy. Without discipline I'd be just a mass of gummy bears on the sofa instead of on book tour with my eighth novel.
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Mike Mitchell
American Director
Our Trolls are like gummy bears that have been flocked in velvet, and it's a world made of fiber art... carpeted floors, houses made of hair - even fire is made of hair.
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Ryan Paevey
American Actor
If it's between s'mores and cotton candy, I'm gonna have to go s'mores all the way... but in truth, I'm a gummy bears guy.
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Adriano Zumbo
Australian Chef
I love jelly gummy lollies, liquorice, ice-cream and I eat my own ice-cream; I take it home from work.
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Steve Carell
American Actor
What kind of person would have a real craving for gummy worms?
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Tamron Hall
American Journalist
I am a gummy bear fanatic.
Quote examples
Stephen Colbert
American Comedian
Late-night shows are 'Chopped.' Who are your guests tonight? Your guests tonight are veal tongue, coffee grounds and gummy bears. There, make a show ... Make an appetizer that appeals to millions of people. That's what I like. How could you possibly do it? Oh, you bring in your own flavors. Your own house band is another flavor.
Quote examples
Prince Fielder
American Athlete
The gummy bears tattoo was my idea. It's my son's favorite candy. The sketch was my other son's idea. It's a self-portrait of himself. I just showed the artist his sketch and had him tattoo it on my forearm. It looks like a stick person with big hair. It's pretty funny.
Quote examples
Colton Haynes
American Actor
The trick is after a workout you're supposed to have gummy bears or some candy to get your veins to stick out. Of course, it's all about protein, too, but right before you're filming a shirtless scene, you have a little bit of sugar to pop the veins.
Quote examples
Lake Bell
American Actress
At a time when every series we're supposed to be DVR-ing is very important, very serious, has to do with heavy, heavy matters, I think 'Wet Hot' provides a respite to that DVR homework. It's totally the gummy bears of your programming.
Quote examples
Louise Penny
Canadian Author
A journalist also needs to be disciplined, and so do I. I am, essentially, lazy. Without discipline I'd be just a mass of gummy bears on the sofa instead of on book tour with my eighth novel.
Quote examples
Mike Mitchell
American Director
Our Trolls are like gummy bears that have been flocked in velvet, and it's a world made of fiber art... carpeted floors, houses made of hair - even fire is made of hair.
Quote examples
Ryan Paevey
American Actor
If it's between s'mores and cotton candy, I'm gonna have to go s'mores all the way... but in truth, I'm a gummy bears guy.
Quote examples
Adriano Zumbo
Australian Chef
I love jelly gummy lollies, liquorice, ice-cream and I eat my own ice-cream; I take it home from work.
Quote examples
Steve Carell
American Actor
What kind of person would have a real craving for gummy worms?
Quote examples
Tamron Hall
American Journalist
I am a gummy bear fanatic.
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