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The gummy candy stuck to the wrapper.
What does Gummy mean?
Gummy means sticky, soft, or chewy.
Dictionary definition
Sticky, soft, or chewy like gum; as a noun, a small chewy candy.
Example sentences
Gummy in a sentence
medium
The wet dough felt gummy before it was baked.
hard
Gummy can describe texture or a chewy candy.
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What does gummy mean?
GUMMY means gummy means sticky, soft, or chewy.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to gummy?
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WordGummy.
Partadjective, noun.
MeaningGummy means sticky, soft, or chewy.
ExampleExample: The gummy candy stuck to the wrapper.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- gum · ee
- Strongest beat
- gum
- Ending
- ee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on gum.
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Synonyms
Words like Gummy
stickyAble to cling to things.
chewyNeeding to be chewed.
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Hint for students
Gummy means sticky, soft, or chewy.
Common mix-up
Gummy does not always mean sticky. In some sentences, it means soft or chewy.
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Write two short sentences that use gummy in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: The wet dough felt gummy before it was baked. Clue words: wet, dough, felt. Ask: Which meaning of gummy does my sentence show?
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