Yum
interjection
A term expressing delight, especially in relation to food.
When she tasted the cake, she exclaimed, 'Yum! That's delicious!'

Often appears as...
- taste test
- yum factor
Usage tips
Informal
food,delicious,tasty
interjection
A term expressing delight, especially in relation to food.
When she tasted the cake, she exclaimed, 'Yum! That's delicious!'

Often appears as...
- taste test
- yum factor
Usage tips
Informal
food,delicious,tasty
Definition 1 of 1

Context
Use 'yum' in casual conversation when enjoying food.
'This pasta is a total yum!'
Emotion
Express excitement for something enjoyable.
'That movie was a yum experience!'
Culture
Different cultures may have unique expressions equivalent to 'yum'.
'Mmm' is often used similarly in many languages.
Context
Use 'yum' in casual conversation when enjoying food.
'This pasta is a total yum!'
Emotion
Express excitement for something enjoyable.
'That movie was a yum experience!'
Culture
Different cultures may have unique expressions equivalent to 'yum'.
'Mmm' is often used similarly in many languages.
Context
Use 'yum' in casual conversation when enjoying food.
'This pasta is a total yum!'
Emotion
Express excitement for something enjoyable.
'That movie was a yum experience!'
Culture
Different cultures may have unique expressions equivalent to 'yum'.
'Mmm' is often used similarly in many languages.
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