gúmmelaði

Icelandic

Alternative forms

• gúmmelade, gummelade

Etymology

Unclear. Probably a blend of súkkulaði with some term such as gómsætur (“delicious”). Interpreted as a Danish term (gummelade) by many speakers despite the term seemingly not existing in Danish. (Can this⁽⁺⁾ etymology be sourced?)

Noun

gúmmelaði n

1. (informal) yummy sugary baked goods or sweets

   Synonyms: bakkelsi, sætabrauð

2. (informal, figurative) something very appealing; yummy