1. adj. (gummier, gummiest)
1. viscous, sticky.
2 abounding in or exuding gum.
Derivatives:
gumminess n.
Etymology: ME f. GUM(1) + -Y(1) 2. adj. & n.
--adj. (gummier, gummiest) toothless.
--n. (pl. -ies)
1. Austral. a small shark, Mustelus antarcticus, having rounded teeth with which it crushes hard-shelled prey.
2 Austral. & NZ a toothless sheep.
Derivatives:
gummily adv.
Etymology: GUM(2) + -Y(1)