jymjym
Keywords: food
| Pronunciation (IPA): | 'jəm.jəm |
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| Part of Speech: | term noun |
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| Forms: | jymjym, jymys, ruk jymjym |
| Glosses: | yummy, treat, tasty, candy, cookie |
Description:
The term 'jymjym' was borrowed from English and is believed to have become globalised in Common in the modern period through product advertising. There is a brand of packaged, single-serve treats called ''Yum-Yum' that are a possible origin. The term refers to any tasty treat, usual sweet and single-serve, like a candy or cookie. Sone popular words for treats, like 'ruk jymjym' or 'flat treat' for cookie, are derived from it.
The modifier form, 'jymys', is irregular.