Yums

Part of speech: noun, interjection

Definitions

1. An informal term expressing delight or enjoyment of tasty food ; a sound or exclamation made when savoring something delicious ; a casual way to describe pleasurable eating experiences
2. A colloquial expression indicating satisfaction with flavors ; a vocalization reflecting pleasure derived from eating ; a lighthearted word used to denote tasty culinary delights
3. An enthusiastic remark about food that tastes good ; an utterance signaling enjoyment of eating ; a playful synonym for deliciousness or scrumptiousness in casual speech

Etymology: "Yums" is the plural of "yum," an interjection that expresses delight at something tasty, and the plural has come to name the tasty food treats themselves. The interjection "yum" is imitative: it copies the sound of smacking the lips over something good to eat, a sound that appears in many languages as a short, open-mouthed noise of satisfaction. The plural is a playful extension of that interjection. Speakers took the exclamation and turned it into a noun, so that a plate of sweets or a box of snacks could be called "yums" in the same cheerful spirit as the sound that greets them. The jump from an exclamation of pleasure to a plural noun for the food itself is what gives the word its informal, childlike charm.

Synonyms: delicious, tasty, scrumptious

Antonyms: disgusting, unappetizing, bland