gummy

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adjective

gum·​my ˈgə-mē 

gummier; gummiest

1

: viscous, sticky

2

a

: consisting of or containing gum

b

: covered with gum

gumminess noun

gummy

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noun

gum·​my ˈgə-mē 

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

Store owners will start pulling CBD gummies and drinks off of their shelves in Washington.

—Paige Browning

But a few years ago, Japanese candy makers made the gummi softer and sweeter, creating an instant domestic market.

—Yumiko Ono

If 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 noun

There are also numerous applications for gelatin in the food industry, from gummy candies to fat replacement.

—Matthew K. Roy

Trix may be for kids, but gummi vitamins? They're not restricted to the younger crowd anymore.

—Marianne Mychaskiw

Synonyms

Adjective

• adherent
• adhesive
• clingy
• gluey
• glutinous
• sticky
• tacky
• tenacious
• viscid

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Edibles are meant to resemble gummy candies that taste great while also offering the therapeutic benefits of CBD. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024

Her job perks include daily access to the slopes, where she is known as the guide with gummy bears in her pocket. —Tonya Russell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2024

Last year, Neutrogena partnered with vitamin company Nourished to 3D-print gummy supplements for individuals based on their Skin360 results. —Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 29 Feb. 2024

The Federal Customs Service also posted a photograph of the gummy bear bag, a passport, and six gummy bears spread out across the table. —Benjamin Adams, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024

The gummy character then performs the iconic wet chair scene from the movie, but instead of water falling from the ceiling, Nerds candies pour onto the gummy, turning it into a Nerds Gummy Cluster. —Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 6 Feb. 2024

Girls bought gummy worms at stands overflowing with sweets. —Sufian Taha, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024

Just be sure they're not too tempted to eat gummy worms for breakfast! —Kimberly Stoney, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024

With more dating experience, James can save a bag of gummy candy for that special person. —Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2024

Noun

To calm her racing mind ahead of a visit with her sister in Arlington, Texas, Jessica Watkins ate half of a delta-8 gummy. —Ashley Okwuosa, The Examination; Amy Yurkanin, Al.com; John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024

In 2022, Jessica Watkins of Arlington, Texas, ate half of a delta-8 gummy to ease anxiety about a family visit. —John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Ashley Okwuosa, The Examination | Amy Yurkanin, Al.com, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024

The 50 milligrams of EPA and 250 milligrams of DHA come from anchovy, mackerel, and sardine oil, but they’re formulated into tablets, which may be preferable over a gummy. —Isabel Vasquez, Rd, Ldn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024

Each gummy contains 20mg of broad-spectrum CBD: Enough to give a nice buzz, but low enough not to hit you too hard. —Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024

One gummy provides 84 milligrams (20% DV) of magnesium citrate, the form of magnesium that can have a laxative effect. —Britannay Scanniello, Verywell Health, 1 Mar. 2024

Every gummy is packed with 5 mg of full- spectrum THC. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024

But Take Note The magnesium amount in each gummy is less than other magnesium supplements, but this can also help tailor the dose to your individual needs. —Casey Seiden, Parents, 24 Feb. 2024

With each gummy containing 25mg of Delta-8, finding the perfect dosage is a breeze. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Sep. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Noun

short for gummy bear, borrowed from German Gummibär "fruit-flavored gelatin candy in the shape of a bear (originally made by the German confectioner Haribo)," from Gummi "rubber," earlier also "resin, gum" (going back to Middle High German, borrowed from Latin cummi, gummi) + Bär "bear," going back to Middle High German ber, going back to Old High German pero, bēr — more at gum entry 3, bear entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1981, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

gummy

adjective

gum·​my gəm-ē 

gummier; gummiest

1

: consisting of, containing, or covered with gum

2

: viscous sense 1, sticky

gumminess noun

Medical Definition

gummy

adjective

gum·​my ˈgəm-ē 

gummier; gummiest

1

: consisting of or containing gum

2

: being viscous or sticky