chewing gum

[ choo-ing ]

noun
  1. a sweetened and flavored preparation for chewing, usually made of chicle.

Origin of chewing gum

1
An Americanism dating back to 1755–65

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British Dictionary definitions for chewing gum

chewing gum

noun
  1. a preparation for chewing, usually made of flavoured and sweetened chicle or such substitutes as polyvinyl acetate

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