gum

Meanings

• noun

  A soft substance for chewing, made from the sap of the tree Hevea brasiliensis, or from chicle or latex.

  - "He enjoyed chewing a stick of gum after lunch."
  - "The child sucked on a piece of bubble gum."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡʌm/
   
   
   
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2. /ɡʌm/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

gingiva

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gum
jum , hum , bum , plum , num , rum , sum

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Variants

List of all variants of gum that leads to same result
gum , gums , gummed , gumming , gummer , gummers , gum tree , gum trees , gumwood , gumwoods , gum arabic , gum arabics , gum boot , gum boots , gum resin , gum resins , gum tragacanth , gum tragacanths

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Etymology

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The word 'gum' comes from the Old English word 'guma', meaning 'chewing substance'. It is related to the German word 'Kaugummi' and the Dutch word 'kauwgum'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest bubble gum bubble ever blown measured 11 inches in diameter and lasted for 36 hours.

2. The first commercial chewing gum was invented in the United States in 1848 by Walter Dwight.

3. Gum can be used as an adhesive, and was used extensively during World War II to repair aircraft.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chicle gum: A type of gum made from the sap of the sapodilla tree, which was a popular alternative to rubber gum before its widespread use.

2. Bubble gum: A type of gum that is known for its ability to be blown into bubbles.

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Culture

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Gum has been a popular form of recreation for centuries, with the earliest recorded use of chewing gum dating back to ancient Egypt. It has been used for various purposes, such as for medicinal purposes, to freshen breath, and as a form of entertainment. In modern times, gum has become a ubiquitous presence in popular culture, with countless songs, movies, and advertisements dedicated to it.

How to Memorize "gum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pack of gum, with individual pieces wrapped in colorful foil. Visualize the act of unwrapping the gum and placing it in your mouth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gum' with the sensation of chewing, or with the act of blowing bubbles.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gum is what I chew, when I'm feeling blue' to help remember the word.

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