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gum

1. noun ɡʌm

a) The flesh round the teeth.

Do you have a gum I could have?

b) any of various viscous or sticky substances that are exuded by certain plants

Syn: gingiva

See Also: gumma, gummatous, gummic acid, gummiferous, gummite, gummose, gummosis, gummosity, gummous

2. verb ɡʌm

a) To chew, especially of a toothless person or animal

b) To befoul, to complicate, to mess up. Normally used with "up".

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