num-num
Edible hedge plant
Num-num is baby talk or playful language for something delicious, often used when feeding small children or expressing enthusiastic appreciation for food: Time for num-nums!
The reduplication mimics the sounds of eating.
Adults may use it ironically or affectionately: That cake looks num-num.
Informally delectable
- tastyGood to eat
- deliciousHighly pleasing to taste
- nom-nomChildish eating exclamation
- munchiesSnacks or craving them
snackies · yum-yum · nibbles · goodies · foodie · bitey · nosh
Extremely pleasing to taste
- delectableExtremely pleasing to taste
- mouthwateringExtremely appealing to eat
- appetizingStimulating desire for food
- toothsomeDeliciously appetizing
savory · flavorful · luscious · succulent · yummy · tasty · lip-smacking · finger-licking
yummy
Informally delectable
munchies · snackies · yum-yum · nibbles · goodies · foodie · bitey · nosh
scrumptious
Extremely pleasing to taste
- delectableExtremely pleasing to taste
- mouthwateringExtremely appealing to eat
- appetizingStimulating desire for food
toothsome · savory · flavorful · luscious · succulent · yummy · tasty · lip-smacking · finger-licking · irresistible
munching
Chewing food steadily
snacking · chewing · biting · devouring · noshing · grazing · scarfing · stuffing · slurping · gulping
- baby talkmama, dada, papa, mommy, daddy
- African fruitsmarula, miracle fruit, baobab, kiwano, monkey bread
num-numJapanese plum
East Asian stone fruit
damson · greengage · sloe · Asian pear