gumming

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun ineffectual chewing (as if without teeth)
  2. verb cover, fill, fix or smear with or as if with gum
  3. verb grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty

Synonyms

mumbling

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