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chewing gum

American  
[choo-ing] / ˈtʃu ɪŋ /

noun

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

chewing gum British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of chewing gum

An Americanism dating back to 1755–65

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