Marmite is a savoury food spread made from yeast extract that was invented by German scientist Justus von Liebig and originally made in the United Kingdom. It is a by-product of beer brewing and is currently produced by British company Unilever.

What does term marmite mean?

UK informal. something or someone that some people like very much and other people dislike very strongly: He is something of a Marmite presenter - you either love him or you can't bear him.

What does marmite mean in the UK?

In informal British usage, marmite is being used to fill a gap in the lexicon for describing something that people either love or hate. marmite can modify a broad range of concepts, abstract or concrete – mountains, golf courses, managers, accents, book titles, cars and electronic games.