Gummer: meaning, definitions and examples

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gummer

[ ˈɡʌmər ]

Noun

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politics

A person who talks a lot but lacks action or substance, especially in politics.

Synonyms

blabbermouth, empty promise maker, talker.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
gummer	This word describes a person who speaks nonsense or irrelevant information that is not useful or credible. It has a negative connotation. He’s just a gummer, always talking nonsense during meetings. Don't listen to her; she's known to be a gummer.
talker	A talker is someone who enjoys speaking, whether in a conversation or giving a speech. This word doesn't necessarily have a negative connotation and is quite general. He's a great talker; he can hold the room's attention effortlessly. She's always been a talker, engaging everyone in conversation.
blabbermouth	A blabbermouth is someone who talks too much and often reveals secrets or confidential information. This word is used in a negative sense. I can't trust him with my secrets; he's such a blabbermouth. Everyone knows that Jenny is a blabbermouth; she can't keep anything to herself.
empty promise maker	This term describes a person who frequently makes promises but fails to keep them. It is used in a negative context to highlight unreliability. He's an empty promise maker; I've stopped believing anything he says. You can't count on her; she's just an empty promise maker.

Examples of usage

He was known as a gummer, always making promises but never following through.
The candidate was criticized for being a gummer, constantly making speeches but never taking real action.
She was dismissed as a gummer by her opponents, who claimed she lacked the ability to implement her ideas.

Translations

Translations of the word "gummer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gummer

🇮🇳 गम्मर

🇩🇪 gummer

🇮🇩 gummer

🇺🇦 гуммер

🇵🇱 gummer

🇯🇵 ガマー

🇫🇷 gummer

🇪🇸 gummer

🇹🇷 gummer

🇰🇷 구머

🇸🇦 جومر

🇨🇿 gummer

🇸🇰 gummer

🇨🇳 古默尔

🇸🇮 gummer

🇮🇸 gummer

🇰🇿 гуммер

🇬🇪 გუმერი

🇦🇿 gummer

🇲🇽 gummer

Etymology

The term 'gummer' originated in British English slang, where it was first used to describe a person who talks excessively but accomplishes little. The word is derived from the verb 'gum', which means to talk aimlessly or foolishly. Over time, 'gummer' has become a popular term in political circles to criticize individuals who are all talk and no action.