gummed

Meanings

• Verb

  To chew or stick something, especially gum, to a surface.

  - "He gummed the gum to the bench."
  - "The child gummed the candy wrapper."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gummed
bummed , plumed , resumed

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Variants

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gum , gummed , gumming , gums , gummer , gummers , gummed up the works , the whole works , the works

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to stick' or 'to attach' in various contexts. The modern meaning developed from the act of sticking chewing gum to a surface.

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Trivia

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1. Chewing gum was originally used as a remedy for indigestion and to keep soldiers alert during long marches.

2. The first commercial chewing gum was Chiclets, introduced in the United States in 1871.

3. The longest piece of chewing gum ever made was over 3,000 pounds and 10 miles long.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chewing gum: A type of soft, cohesive substance designed to be chewed without being swallowed. It is usually made from a natural or synthetic rubber base, resins, sweeteners, and flavorings.

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Culture

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Gummed is often associated with the act of chewing gum and sticking it to surfaces, which can be seen as a nuisance or a creative expression, depending on the context.

How to Memorize "gummed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of sticking or chewing gum to a surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gummed' with the act of sticking or chewing gum.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Gum on the table, gummed it well' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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