ALL meanings of beat one's gums
gum
B b - noun beat one's gums to talk much and idly 3
- noun beat one's gums Often, gums. Also called gingiva. the firm, fleshy tissue covering the alveolar parts of either jaw and enveloping the necks of the teeth. 1
- verb with object beat one's gums to masticate (food) with the gums instead of teeth. 1
- verb with object beat one's gums to shape or renew the teeth of (a saw), as by grinding. 1
- idioms beat one's gums beat one's gums, Slang. to talk excessively or ineffectively. 1