Begummed: meaning, definitions and examples
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begummed
[ bɪˈɡʌmd ]
informal language
Begummed refers to a state of being covered or entangled in gum or something sticky. It often describes a situation where an item, especially clothing or hair, has become affixed with chewing gum. The term can also imply being stuck in a difficult situation, not necessarily physical. This word is used in humorous or light-hearted contexts when describing a mess caused by something sticky.
Synonyms
sticky, tacky.
Examples of usage
- I can't believe I got begummed at the park!
- Her hair was begummed after sitting on the bench.
- The shoes were absolutely begummed with all that gum on the ground.
Translations
Translations of the word "begummed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 embrulhado
🇮🇳 भ्रमित
🇩🇪 verwirrt
🇮🇩 bingung
🇺🇦 заплутаний
🇵🇱 zdezorientowany
🇯🇵 混乱した
🇫🇷 déconcerté
🇪🇸 desconcertado
🇹🇷 kafası karışık
🇰🇷 혼란스러운
🇸🇦 مرتبك
🇨🇿 zmatený
🇸🇰 zmätený
🇨🇳 困惑的
🇸🇮 zmeden
🇮🇸 ruglaður
🇰🇿 араласқан
🇬🇪 არეული
🇦🇿 qarışıq
🇲🇽 desconcertado
Etymology
The term 'begummed' likely has its origins in the combination of the prefix 'be-' which is used to indicate covering or affecting something, and 'gum' which traces its lineage back to Old English 'gumm', related to the Latin 'gumma' and Greek 'khomma'. Historically, gum has been associated with sticky substances derived from trees and plants for centuries. With the rise of chewing gum in the 19th century, the term began to take shape in informal language contexts, where people would describe being stuck or affected by gum. Its usage reflects a playful, exaggerated way to describe messy situations, especially in casual conversation.