gum
noun/ɡʌm/
Frequency rank: #4,548 most common English word
Meaning
A sweet, chewy substance made for chewing but not swallowing.
Example sentence
She chewed a piece of gum to freshen her breath after lunch.
Synonyms & related words
- bubblegum
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