Chicle

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃikəl/

Definitions of chicle

noun a gum-like substance obtained from the latex of the sapodilla tree, used in making chewing gum

Example Sentences

A1 I chewed on a piece of chicle to freshen my breath.

A2 Chicle is a natural gum that comes from the sapodilla tree.

B1 The Mayans used chicle to make chewing gum thousands of years ago.

B2 Chicle was a popular ingredient in chewing gum until synthetic alternatives became more common.

C1 The harvesting of chicle from the sapodilla tree requires skill and precision.

C2 Chicle production has declined in recent years due to the popularity of synthetic gums.

Examples of chicle in a Sentence

formal The chicle industry plays a significant role in the economy of certain regions.

informal I always chew chicle when I need to freshen my breath.

slang Hey, do you have any chicle I can borrow?

figurative His words were like chicle, sticking in my mind long after he had spoken.

Grammatical Forms of chicle

• plural: chicles
• comparative: more chicle
• superlative: most chicle
• present tense: chews
• future tense: will chew
• perfect tense: has chewed
• continuous tense: is chewing
• singular: chicle
• positive degree: chewy
• infinitive: to chew
• gerund: chewing
• participle: chewed

Origin and Evolution of chicle

First Known Use: 1889 year

Language of Origin: Nahuatl

Story behind the word: The word 'chicle' originates from the Nahuatl language spoken by the Aztecs in Mesoamerica.

Evolution of the word: Originally referring to the sap of the sapodilla tree used for making chewing gum, 'chicle' has evolved to also refer to the gum itself and has become a common term in the English language.