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gummy
01
having a sticky quality, often resembling a gel-like texture
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
gummiest
Comparative
gummier
gradable
Examples
After the rain, the pavement felt gummy under my shoes.
02
lacking teeth or having no visible teeth
Examples
The puppy had a gummy smile that made everyone laugh.
Gummy
01
a type of candy that is chewy and often flavored, typically made from gelatin
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
gummies
Examples
The kids were excited to choose a gummy from the candy store.
02
a chewy, candy-like edible infused with cannabis
Slang
What does "gummy" mean in cannabis slang?
The term "gummy" refers to a cannabis edible made in the form of a chewy candy, typically infused with THC or other cannabinoids. The structure is a straightforward noun use of "gummy," originally a type of candy, extended to describe its cannabis-infused version. It is commonly used in cannabis culture and retail contexts to describe edible products that contain marijuana extracts.
Examples
I took a gummy before the flight, and it knocked me out.
Lexical Tree
gumminess
gummy
gum
