Chicle (en. Gum)
/ˈtʃikle/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Elastic and chewable substance used to make chewing gum.
I like to chew mint gum after meals.
Me gusta masticar chicle de menta después de las comidas.
Resin extracted from the chicozapote tree used in the production of gum.
Gum is obtained from the sap of the chicozapote.
El chicle se obtiene de la savia del chicozapote.
Etymology
From the Nahuatl 'tzictli' which means 'to chew'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to offer gum
To offer gum to someone.
dar chicle
to be in a sticky situation
To be in a sticky or complicated situation.
estar como un chicle
Related Words
gum
Elastic material obtained from plants or industrial processes.
goma
to chew
Action of crushing food or substances with the teeth.
masticar
flavors
Different types of taste in food or drinks.
sabores
Slang Meanings
Gum as a form of fresh breath.
I'm going to buy a piece of gum to have better breath.
Voy a comprar un chicle para tener mejor aliento.
Gum as a way to keep the mouth busy.
She always has a piece of gum in her mouth when she is nervous.
Ella siempre tiene un chicle en la boca cuando está nerviosa.