gúmmelaði

Icelandic

Alternative forms

gúmmelade, gummelade

Etymology

Unclear. Probably a blend of súkkulaði with some term such as gómsætur (“delicious”). Interpreted as a Danish term (gummelade) by many speakers despite the term seemingly not existing in Danish. (Can this⁽⁺⁾ etymology be sourced?)

Noun

gúmmelaði n

(informal) yummy sugary baked goods or sweets
Synonyms: bakkelsi, sætabrauð
(informal, figurative) something very appealing; yummy