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\ ˈgȯm How to pronounce gaum (audio) , ˈgäm \
gaumed; gauming; gaums

Definition of gaum

transitive verb

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: smudge, smear
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Examples of gaum in a Sentence

the kitchen floor was all gaumed up from countless spills

First Known Use of gaum

1656, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for gaum

origin unknown

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“Gaum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gaum. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.

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