chewing gum

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [choo-ing]
- /tʃuː gʌm/
- /tʃuː ɡʌm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [choo-ing]
- /tʃuː gʌm/

Definitions of chewing gum words

uncountable noun chewing gum Chewing gum is a kind of sweet that you can chew for a long time. You do not swallow it. 3
noun chewing gum a preparation for chewing, usually made of flavoured and sweetened chicle or such substitutes as polyvinyl acetate 3
noun chewing gum a gummy substance, such as chicle, flavored and sweetened for chewing 3
noun chewing gum a sweetened and flavored preparation for chewing, usually made of chicle. 1
noun chewing gum confectionery 1
noun chewing gum A flavoured preparation of chicle or synthetic rubber, made for chewing. 0

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Origin of chewing gum

First appearance:

before 1755

One of the 47% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1755-65

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Parts of speech for Chewing gum

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chewing gum popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

chewing gum usage trend in Literature

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