Gumchewing

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The chewing of gum. uncountable

    "Hunk gave him a fleeting glance and went back to his gumchewing."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Chewing gum. not-comparable

    "Other valuable allies are Sammy, the foxy publicity man, and his ladylove, the slangy, gumchewing stenographer, who, in a mix-up with the boss, is equal to tackling the latter’s snobbish wife single-handed."

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"Other valuable allies are Sammy, the foxy publicity man, and his ladylove, the slangy, gumchewing stenographer, who, in a mix-up with the boss, is equal to tackling the latter’s snobbish wife single-handed."

Etymology

From gum + chewing.

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