English · Slang Attested

bump one's gums

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To chatter or blather.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nói chuyện vô nghĩa

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Where it’s used: Used American English

"Quit bumping your gums," X-Ray said, which was his way of telling Twitch to shut up.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bump one's gums” mean?

To chatter or blather.

Is “bump one's gums” formal or informal?

bump one's gums is generally slang.

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