gummy
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English [edit]
Pronunciation [edit]
Etymology 1 [edit]
Adjective [edit]
gummy (comparative gummier, superlative gummiest)
- Showing the gums.
- a gummy grin
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Noun [edit]
gummy (plural gummies)
- (Australia) Short for gummy shark.
- 2000, Paul Worsteling, Fishing Western Port, page 12,
- Over there [the UK], gummies are called smooth hound and a six kilo fish would stop the nation.
- 2007, Bill Classon, Fishing Guide to Victoria′s Coastline, Australian Fishing Network, page 60,
- Western Port is a great location to find gummies. […] Gummy sharks are one of the favoured species in Western Port and for good reason: they put up a strong fight and feed of fresh flake is pretty hard to beat.
- 2008, Rex Hunt, Fishing Guide to Melbourne and Surrounds, page 44,
- This area of vast mudflats is right at the top of the port is home to some of the best gummy shark fishing around. […] As the water drops, the feeding gummies drop off the banks and wait in the channels for food.
- 2000, Paul Worsteling, Fishing Western Port, page 12,
- (Australia, New Zealand) A sheep that is losing or has lost its teeth.
Etymology 2 [edit]
Adjective [edit]
gummy (comparative gummier, superlative gummiest)
- Resembling gum (the substance).
Synonyms [edit]
Derived terms [edit]
Noun [edit]
gummy (plural gummies)
- (usually in the plural) A gummy candy.
- c 2011, Gabrielle Tan, Different Colour Can Mix True or False?:
- I opened the fridge to take out my lunch and gave her a gummy. She licked my hand gratefully as I placed the food into the microwave and when it was heated up, she watched me eat and when I was done, she licked my plate happily.
- 2010, Linda A. Dixon, Cupcakes for Cristina!:
- Cristina hands him a gummy but holds tight to her cupcake, for she's still working on it, and doesn't want to set it free yet.
- c 2011, Gabrielle Tan, Different Colour Can Mix True or False?:
