gummy worms

Soft squiggly candy

Gummy worms are soft, chewy candies shaped like worms, typically made from gelatin, sugar, and fruit flavoring.

They're often brightly colored in two-tone segments and have a slightly rubbery texture.

A staple of candy aisles and movie theaters: The kids devoured a bag of gummy worms.

texture

chewy

Resisting easy biting

springy · elastic · pliable · jiggly · bendable · wiggle · flexible · soft · stretchy · squirmy

candy

jellybeans

Small sugar-coated candies

confectionery · licorice · lollipops · marshmallow · snack · gelatin · flavors · taffy · fruit snacks · novelty candy

occasion

Halloween

October 31st festival

Easter basket · concession stand · trick-or-treat · piñata · carnival · party mix · kids party · celebration · sleepover

playful

fun

Amusement or pleasure

prank · gross-out · creepy-crawly · novelty · worm-shaped · squiggly · wiggly · party trick

colorful

rainbow

Refracted light arc

translucent · fluorescent · bright · red · yellow · green · orange · striped · dyed · artificial colors

Categories
Opposites
real vs. imitation

gummy wormsearthworms

Soil-dwelling segmented invertebrates

nightcrawlers · annelids · mealworms · larvae

candy texture

gummy wormshard candy

Solid sugar confection

jawbreakers · lollipops · rock candy · candy canes · brittle

food category

gummy wormsvegetables

Edible plants, not fruits

broccoli · health food · salad · whole foods · fruit

Family

gummy, worms, wormy, chewing gum, gummies, gumball, wormhole, wormwood, wormlike

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G