Definitions for gummy
ˈgʌm igum·my

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. gluey, glutinous, gummy, mucilaginous, pasty, sticky, viscid, viscousadjective

   having the sticky properties of an adhesive

2. gummed, gummyadjective

   covered with adhesive gum

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gummyadjective

   Etymology: from gum.

   1. Consisting of gum; of the nature of gum.

   From the utmost end of the head branches there issueth out a gummy juice, which hangeth downward like a cord. Walter Raleigh.

   Nor all the gummy stores Arabia yields. John Dryden, Virgil.

   How each arising alder now appears,
   And o’er the Po distils her gummy tears. John Dryden, Silenus.

   2. Productive of gum.

   Late the clouds
   Justling, or push’d with winds, rude in their shock,
   Tine the slant light’ning; whose thwart flame driv’n down,
   Kindles the gummy bark of fir and pine. John Milton, Par. Lost.

   3. Overgrown with gum.

   The yawning youth, scarce half awake, essays
   His lazy limbs and dozy head to raise;
   Then rubs his gummy eyes, and scrubs his pate. Dryden.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gummy

   Gummies, gummi candies, gummy candies, or jelly sweets are a broad category of gelatin-based chewable sweets. Gummy bears, Sour Patch Kids, and Jelly Babies are widely popular and are a well-known part of the sweets industry. Gummies are available in a wide variety of shapes, most commonly seen as colorful depictions of living things such as bears, babies, or worms. Various brands such as Bassett's, Haribo, Betty Crocker, Hersheys, Disney and Kellogg's manufacture various forms of gummy snacks, often targeted at young children. The name "gummi" originated in Germany, with the term "jelly sweets" more common in the British English language.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gummy

   Gummy is an adjective used to describe something that has a sticky, chewy and often sweet texture, resembling that of a gel or gum. The term is also commonly used to refer to a type of candy that is chewy, made from gelatin and often fruit flavored. Additionally, "gummy" can refer to a form of dietary supplement or vitamin that is made in a chewable, candy-like form.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gummyadjective

   consisting of gum; viscous; adhesive; producing or containing gum; covered with gum or a substance resembling gum

2. Etymology: [Compar. Gummer (); superl. Gummirst.]

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How to pronounce gummy?

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How to say gummy in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of gummy in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of gummy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of gummy in a Sentence

1. Mike Leach:

   A while back, I found that Europe had better candy than we did overall because they have Gummy everything.

2. Jennifer Jasinski:

   Laced candies and gummy bears are sought-after treats when they are made well, so pastry chefs and cooks can make them for three to four times the money a restaurant can pay.

3. Pam Brand:

   Jambalaya is a one-pot meal that reflects the spirit of Mardi Gras but can be enjoyed throughout the year. This recipe produces a classic jambalaya that comes out perfectly every time, we were inspired to create it after many years of inconsistent results with the rice in our jambalaya. It was either crunchy or gummy, but that's not the case with this foolproof recipe.

4. Democratic Governor John Hickenlooper:

   Back in the day, candy cigarettes desensitized kids to the dangers of tobacco - and today, pot-infused gummy bears send the wrong message to our kids about marijuana.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=gummy
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=gummy
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gummy
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gummy
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=gummy