Meaning of Gummy | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A gummi candy.
   plural-normally
2. Clipping of gummy shark.
   Australia, abbreviation, alt-of, clipping
3. A sheep that is losing or has lost its teeth.
   Australia, New-Zealand

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Examples

“Over there [the UK], gummies are called smooth hound and a six kilo fish⟳ would stop⟳ the nation.”

“2007, Bill Classon, Fishing Guide⟳ to Victoria′s Coastline, Australian Fishing Network, page 60, Western Port is a great location to find⟳ gummies. […] Gummy sharks are one of the favoured species in Western Port and for good reason⟳: they put⟳ up a strong fight⟳ and feed⟳ of fresh flake is pretty hard to beat⟳.”

“This area of vast mudflats is right at the top of the port is home to some of the best gummy shark fishing around.[…]As the water drops, the feeding gummies drop off the banks and wait⟳ in the channels for food.”

“I opened the fridge to take⟳ out my lunch and gave her a gummy. She licked my hand gratefully as I placed the food into the microwave and when it was heated up, she watched me eat⟳ and when I was done, she licked my plate happily.”

“Cristina hands him a gummy but holds tight to her cupcake, for she's still working on it, and doesn't want⟳ to set⟳ it free yet.”

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