bump one's gums
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To chatter or blather.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"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.