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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

chewing gum

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.46 in modern English

Syllables
chew-ing gum
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A flavoured preparation of chicle or synthetic rubber, made for chewing, commonly used for freshening breath, stress relief, and cognitive focus.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

From chewing + gum.

Usage

Inflected Forms

chewing gums (plural) chewing-gum (alternative, dated)

Phrases

chewing-gummy

Frequently Paired Words

bubblegum gum

Synonyms

chewie gum

Questions

What does chewing gum mean?
A flavoured preparation of chicle or synthetic rubber, made for chewing, commonly used for freshening breath, stress relief, and cognitive focus.
Where does chewing gum come from?
From chewing + gum.

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