yum

UK
/jʌm/
US
/jʌm/

Translations

yumnoun
yums
pl
miamEmploi familier pour désigner une exclamation de plaisir.
A collective yum rose from the crowd when the platter was unveiled.
Un miam collectif s'est élevé de la foule lorsque le plateau a été dévoilé.
yuminterjection
UK
/jʌm/
US
/jʌm/
Yum! This chocolate cake is absolutely delicious!
Miam ! Ce gâteau au chocolat est absolument délicieux !
yumadjective
Informal attributive adjective meaning "delicious" or "tasty".
That curry is really yum.
Ce curry est vraiment délicieux.
Additional translations
bonFamilier; rendu plus faible que « délicieux ».
Yum!interjection

yum

Common as an exclamation of enjoyment or approval; the exclamation mark is orthographic punctuation, not part of the lemma.
miamFamilier, pour exprimer le plaisir de manger ou l’appréciation d’un aliment.
Yum, this cake is absolutely delicious!
Miam, ce gâteau est absolument délicieux !
Yum!noun

yum

Informal and relatively rare; countable noun.
canonFamilier, pour une personne très attirante.
He is a real yum in that suit.
C’est un vrai canon dans ce costume.

Definitions

yumnoun
An utterance of the word “yum” expressing pleasure, especially at the taste or smell of food.
A collective yum rose from the crowd when the platter was unveiled.
yuminterjection
An expression of delight or pleasure, especially in response to the taste or smell of food.
Yum! This chocolate cake is absolutely delicious!
yumadjective
Tasty; delicious.
That curry is really yum.
Yum!interjection
used to express pleasure, approval, or eager enjoyment, especially when referring to food
Yum, this cake is absolutely delicious!
Yum!noun
an attractive or appealing person or thing, especially one that is sexually attractive
He is a real yum in that suit.