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gum

/ˈgʌm/

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noun

plural gums

[count] :the flesh that surrounds the roots of your teeth - usually plural

The dentist said my gums are swollen/inflamed. - compare 3gum

verb

gums; gummed; gumming

[+ obj] US :to chew (something) with the gums because you do not have teeth

The baby gummed her food. - compare 4gum

noun

plural gums

[noncount] :chewing gum

a stick/piece of gum

a pack of gum - see also bubble gum

[count] Brit :gumdrop

fruit gums

[count, noncount] :a sticky substance in some kinds of plants that is hard when it dries - compare 1gum

by gum

informal + old-fashioned - used to show that you are surprised or determined

I looked it up, and by gum, she was right!

By gum, I really mean it this time!

verb

gums; gummed; gumming

compare 2gum

gum up

[phrasal verb]

gum (something) up or gum up (something) informal :to prevent (something) from working or flowing properly

Don't use that paper with the copier; you'll gum it up.

The highway construction has really gummed up traffic.

The bearings are all gummed up [=clogged up] with mud. - often used in phrase gum up the works

Some dirt got inside the gears and gummed up the works.

The new regulations have really gummed up the works in the office.

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