Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gummer
noun
/ˈɡʌmər/
Definition
A person who gums something, particularly in the context of using their gums for chewing.
Examples
- After losing his teeth, he became a gummer and found it difficult to eat solid food.
- The elderly gummer sat quietly, savoring her soup.
Meaning
Gummer can also refer to someone who lacks teeth or has lost their teeth, thus relying on their gums to chew food.
Synonyms
- denture wearer
- toothless person
- edentulous
