yolky

Rich with yellow

Yolky describes something resembling or covered in egg yolk—typically yellow, thick, and slightly sticky.

A yolky mess on the stovetop, a yolky stain on a shirt.

The word can describe eggs with prominent yolks: I like my fried eggs yolky, not cooked through.

egg

runny

Excessively fluid

soft-boiled · dippy · custard · hollandaise · scrambled · omelette · frittata · quiche · hard-boiled · whisked

texture

gooey

Soft and sticky

sticky · unctuous · oozing · drippy · runny · gluey · smeary · rich · creamy · viscous

color

golden

Bright yellow, or precious

  • orangeCitrus with segments
  • yellowHue between green and orange
  • sunnyBright with daylight

saffron · marigold · amber · buttercup · vibrant · bright · rich · vivid · saturated · warm

nutrient

choline

Essential dietary amine

vitamin · folate · selenium · iron · omega-3 · nutritious · rich · fatty · cholesterol · carotenoid

culinary

soldiers

Military personnel who fight

  • toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
  • ramenJapanese noodle soup
  • bibimbapKorean mixed rice dish

shakshuka · carbonara · aioli · mayonnaise · cured · brunch · breakfast · tamago

Opposites
egg composition

yolkyyolkless

Having no egg center

white · egg-white · lean

richness/fattiness

yolkylean

Lacking fat; incline

light · plain · dry · bland · watery

egg texture/consistency

yolkyfirm

Solid or resolute

set · well-done · solid · hard-boiled · rubbery

Phrases
Family

yolk, yolks, yolked, yolkier

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G