Pronunciation: /ˈtʃuɪŋ ˌɡʌm/
noun a type of soft candy that is chewed instead of swallowed
A1 I like to chew chewing gum after meals.
A2 She always carries a pack of chewing gum in her purse.
B1 Chewing gum can help freshen your breath.
B2 Some people find chewing gum helps them concentrate better.
C1 The company produces a variety of flavors of chewing gum.
C2 Chewing gum is often used as a stress reliever by some individuals.
verb present participle of the action of chewing gum
A1 She is chewing gum while walking to school.
A2 He was caught chewing gum in class.
B1 Many people chew gum to freshen their breath.
B2 Chewing gum can help improve concentration during exams.
C1 The habit of chewing gum excessively can lead to jaw problems.
C2 Some athletes use chewing gum to enhance their performance.
formal Chewing gum is often used as a means to freshen one's breath.
informal Hey, do you have any chewing gum I can borrow?
slang I always pop a piece of chewing gum before going out to meet my friends.
figurative Her words were like chewing gum, sticking in my mind long after she had spoken.
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