chiclete — meaning in English

English meaning

• bubblegum noun A sweet, stretchy chewing gum made for blowing bubbles.
• gum noun The firm tissue in the mouth that surrounds the base of the teeth.

Senses

chiclete is used for these senses in English:

• bubblegum (usually, _, uncountable) A sweet chewing gum formulated to be stretchy so the chewer can blow bubbles with it.
• chewing gum A flavoured preparation of chicle or synthetic rubber, made for chewing.
• earworm A tune that keeps replaying in one's head or that one keeps thinking about, especially if unwanted.
• gum (countable) A single piece of chewing gum.

bubblegum — full definition

1. noun A sweet, stretchy chewing gum made for blowing bubbles.
2. adjective Describing music or media that is sweet, catchy, and unchallenging.

gum — full definition

1. noun The firm tissue in the mouth that surrounds the base of the teeth.
2. noun Chewing gum, a soft, flavored substance chewed for pleasure but not swallowed.
3. noun A sticky substance produced by certain plants and trees, used in adhesives and food products.
4. verb To stick or seal something using an adhesive.

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