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Definition gum in British English

gum noun

noun
/ɡʌm/
1

the firm pink flesh in your mouth that your teeth are fixed into

Example

Brushing regularly keeps your gums healthy.

Example

gum disease

Synonyms and related words
Adam’s apple agape corner
Example

a stick of gum

Synonyms and related words
barley sugar boiled sweet bubble gum
Synonyms and related words
adhesive binder Blu-Tack
4

a sticky substance that comes from some trees

Example

aromatic gum

Synonyms and related words
acorn cola nut cone
Synonyms and related words
acacia alder almond
6

do two things at the same time

Example

Congress ought to be able to walk and chew gum at the same time, and deal with more than one issue at one time.

Definition gum in British English