Yiddish edit

Etymology edit

שוים (shoym) +‎ גומי (gumi). Compare German Schaumgummi.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃɔɪ̯mˌɡʊmɪ/

Noun edit

שוימגומי (shoymgumif

  1. foam rubber

References edit

  • Justus van de Kamp et al., “שױמגומי” in Jiddisch-Nederlands Woordenboek [Yiddish-Dutch Dictionary], Amsterdam: Stichting Jiddische Lexicografie, 1987-present (ongoing). [1].