yumptious

yumptious
 adj.— «The other chose, as usual, the “Sabayon Fielding”—a yumptious creation which the inventor was kind enough to name in our honor several years ago.» —“Next Time You’re In Belgium Try This Pint-Size Restaurant” by Nancy and Temple Fielding Syracuse Herald-American (N.Y.) Aug. 4, 1957. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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