gummier; gummiest
gumminess
noun
variants
or less commonly gummi
ˈgə-mē 
ˈgu̇-
plural gummies also gummis
: a chewy gelatin-based candy that is often flavored with fruit
Yeah, an actual pear is going to be much more boring than a pear-flavored gummy, but kids need to learn about the disappointment of actually eating healthy early in life.—
Mark Shrayber
Mark ShrayberStore owners will start pulling CBD gummies and drinks off of their shelves in Washington.—Paige Browning
Paige BrowningBut a few years ago, Japanese candy makers made the gummi softer and sweeter, creating an instant domestic market.—Yumiko Ono
Yumiko OnoIf you have to take multiple supplements every day—and especially if you have problems swallowing capsules or tablets—gummies can make that chore easier (and tastier), finds a 2017 report from the AARP.—Markham Heid
—often used before another nounMarkham HeidThere are also numerous applications for gelatin in the food industry, from gummy candies to fat replacement.—Matthew K. Roy
Matthew K. RoyTrix may be for kids, but gummi vitamins? They're not restricted to the younger crowd anymore.—Marianne Mychaskiw
Marianne MychaskiwSynonyms
Examples of gummy in a Sentence
Adjective
How did you get your hands so gummy?
the outside of the bottle was gummy with old dribbles of salad oil
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Theresa Holland, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
The fat from the butter helps coat the potato starches which prevents your mashed potatoes from becoming gummy when the liquid is mixed in.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Jack Irvin, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
For some people, the answer might be to pop a gummy and cue up Mulholland Drive.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The malleable pieces have a gummy feel that's satisfying and calming to play with.
—Theresa Holland, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
The fat from the butter helps coat the potato starches which prevents your mashed potatoes from becoming gummy when the liquid is mixed in.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Noun
In the middle of the night, Jacqueline woke up to use the bathroom — and her daughter realized just how much the gummy impacted her mental state.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
For some people, the answer might be to pop a gummy and cue up Mulholland Drive.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Gummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gummy. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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gummy
adjective
gum·my
gəm-ē
gummier; gummiest
1
: consisting of, containing, or covered with gum
2
gumminess
noun
Medical Definition
gummy
adjective
gum·my
ˈgəm-ē
gummier; gummiest
1
: consisting of or containing gum
2
: being viscous or sticky
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