verb
masticate
Masticate (verb) means to chew, usually referring to food.
verb
1
To chew, usually referring to food.
"The cow stood, quietly masticating its cud."
"Several tasters noted the “overly sweet” coconut aroma, carrying through to a “too sweet” flavour and “too chewy” mouthfeel. One taster said that masticating the biscuit felt like “an intense workout”."
— Yvonne C. Lam, Supermarket Anzac biscuit taste test: from ‘beautiful’ to ‘an intense workout’ (2023)
2
To crush or work something into a soft mass.
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Etymology
From Latin masticātus, perfect passive participle of masticō (“to chew”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Alternatively, back-formation from mastication, either ultimately from Ancient Greek μαστιχάω (mastikháō, “to grind the teeth”). Compare French mastiquer.
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What is the meaning of masticate?
"masticate" (verb) means to chew, usually referring to food.
What is another word for masticate?
Other words for "masticate" include chew, manducate, jaw.
What are the different meanings of masticate?
"masticate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To chew, usually referring to food; 2. To crush or work something into a soft mass.
