What does "Scrummy" mean?

Delicious British childish/affectionate word for delicious.

How do you use "Scrummy" in a sentence?

That cake looks scrummy! Scrummy pudding.

Scrummy

Slang Term British ★★★☆☆ Moderate Casual

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Meaning: Delicious

好吃的

Delicioso

おいしい

맛있는

British childish/affectionate word for delicious.

英国人用来表示'好吃'的可爱/亲切用语。

Palabra británica infantil/cariñosa para decir delicioso.

「おいしい」を意味するイギリスの可愛らしい・親しみを込めた表現。

맛있다는 뜻의 영국식 귀여운/애정 어린 표현.

Examples

That cake looks scrummy!
那个蛋糕看起来好好吃！
¡Ese pastel tiene una pinta deliciosa!
あのケーキ、おいしそう！
저 케이크 정말 맛있어 보여!
Scrummy pudding.
好吃的布丁。
Pudín riquísimo.
おいしいプディング。
맛있는 푸딩.

Pronunciation

/ˈskrʌmi/

Usage Guide

Context: praise food

Tone: enthusiastic

✓ Do Say

British casual
英式休闲场合使用
Se usa en contextos informales británicos
イギリスのカジュアルな場面で使う
영국식 일상 대화

✗ Don't Say

Formal
正式场合不使用
No se usa en contextos formales
フォーマルな場面では使わない
격식 있는 자리

Common Mistakes

Childish/affectionate

Origin & History

British blend of 'scrumptious' + 'yummy.'

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: All classes

Pop culture: British food shows

Regional notes: British.

Variations

ScrummyScrumptious