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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

masticating

/mæs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does masticating mean?

verb

Engaging in the act of chewing food slowly and thoroughly, often with the teeth, to break it down and mix it with saliva.

Example

"She was masticating a piece of gum to relieve her stress."

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