Gumiya (en. Gummy)

goo-mee-yah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of candy with a soft and chewy texture.
I want to eat gummy candy while watching a movie.
Gusto kong kumain ng gumiya habang nanonood ng pelikula.
Often used as an adjective to describe a soft and sticky substance.
That gummy substance hardened after a few hours.
Ang gumiya na iyon ay tumigas na matapos ang ilang oras.

Etymology

Japanese word (gumiyo)

Common Phrases and Expressions

gummy bears
A specific type of gummy candy shaped like a bear.
gummy bears

Related Words

candy
A general term for sweet foods, usually made with sugar.
kendi

Slang Meanings

Sinful or slowly being used.
It seems like her things are gumiya, they're filled with dust.
Parang gumiya na ang kanyang mga gamit, puno na ng alikabok.
Worthless or unimportant.
Your jokes are so gumiya, they're not funny anymore!
Sobrang gumiya na ng mga joke mo, hindi na nakakatawa!
Careless or not being valued.
He has become gumiya with his responsibilities at work.
Naging gumiya na ang kanyang mga responsibilidad sa trabaho.