scrummy
adjective (British English colloquialism)

- tasting very good

Oxford Learner’s Dictionary

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WORD ORIGIN

The Oxford English Dictionary's earliest evidence for "scrummy" is from 1844, in the writing of J. Overs. It's formed by taking "scrum-" from the earlier word "scrumptious" and adding the suffix "-y"

"Scrummy" has become popular in casual speech since the 1950's, particularly in reference to food that is especially appealing. It has a sense of enthusiasm and light-heartedness.

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BRITISH ENGLISH QUIZ

You know that “scrummy” is an abbreviated form of “scrumptious”. Here are 25 more, how many do you recognize?

- Aggro
- Aussie
- Barbie
- Bickie
- Brill
- Brolly
- Brekky
- Champers
- Chocs
- Comfy
- Cuppa
- Hols
- Loo
- Merch
- Mozzies
- Preggers
- Pressie
- Pub
- Sarnie
- Spag bol
- Starkers
- Telly
- Toff
- Uni
- Veggies

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- Aggro = aggravation
- Aussie = Australian
- Barbie = barbecue
- Bickie = biscuit
- Brill = brilliant
- Brolly = umbrella
- Brekky = breakfast
- Champers = champagne
- Chocs = chocolates
- Comfy = comfortable
- Cuppa = cup of tea
- Hols = holidays
- Loo = lavatory
- Merch = merchandise
- Mozzies = mosquitoes
- Preggers = pregnant
- Pressie = present
- Pub = public house
- Sarnie = sandwich
- Spag bol = spaghetti Bolognese
- Starkers = stark naked
- Telly = television
- Toff = toffee-nosed
- Uni = university
- Veggies = vegetables

You'll often hear these colloquial abbreviations between close friends in British English, making their language sound approachable and friendly.

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SYNONYMS

a feast for the senses (for the eyes), a culinary masterpiece, a gourmet delight, a slice of heaven, a sweet treat, a symphony of flavours, a taste of heaven, a treat for the taste buds, ambrosial, appetizing, aromatic, as sweet as honey, drool-worthy, finger-licking good, flavourful, flavoursome, lip-smacking, luscious, melt-in-your-mouth, mouthwatering, nectar of the gods, nectarous, nom nom, nummy, out of this world, palatable, piquant, savoury, scrumptious, SCRUMMY, spicy, succulent, sweet, tasty, tempting, to die for, toothsome, velvety, yummy

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SCRUMMY, SCRUMPTIOUS ENGLISH DISHES

- Sun-ripened heirloom tomatoes layered with milky burrata, drizzled with grassy extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkled with flaky sea salt and torn basil leaves.

- A vibrant salad bursting with colours, featuring ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and a tangy balsamic glaze drizzled on top — a feast for the eyes and a refreshing explosion of flavours.

- A steaming bowl of lobster bisque, rich and creamy with chunks of tender lobster and a hint of brandy.

- Plump, char-grilled prawns nestled on a bed of saffron-scented risotto, the grains perfectly al dente and creamy, kissed with a squeeze of lemon.

- A perfectly charred margherita pizza, the fresh mozzarella bubbling and stretching over a bright tomato sauce, with fragrant basil leaves scattered like confetti on top of the chewy, wood-fired crust.

- Gooey caramel drips from the edges of a perfectly golden apple pie, its flaky crust crackling under your fork, filling the air with the scent of cinnamon and warm butter.

- Rich, molten chocolate oozes from the center of a freshly baked lava cake, blending with a scoop of velvety vanilla ice cream as the cold and warm layers create the ultimate dessert harmony.

- A decadent slice of chocolate cake, layered with rich ganache and topped with a cloud of whipped cream, begging you to take a bite.

- Flaky croissants fresh from the oven, each layer whisper-thin and crisp, with warm, melted chocolate nestled in the middle, ready to melt in your mouth with each bite.

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Wishing you a scrummy, scrumptious weekend,

P, H, & J.

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