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"Tasty" vs. "yummy": a flavorful comparison

Reviewed and edited by

Anwar Kareem 24/10/2024, 02:11

English.me team member

Tasty and yummy. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both "tasty" and "yummy" describe enjoyable or pleasant flavors of food.

What is different?

"Tasty" is often considered slightly more formal than "yummy", which is more informal and often used by children.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for tasty) and yummy

Examples of usage

Tasty

The pasta was really tasty.
She cooked a tasty meal for us.
The chips are quite tasty with this dip.

Yummy

These cookies are so yummy!
He made a yummy chocolate cake.
The ice cream is super yummy.

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