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chew; masticate

Verb

  1. 1

    chew; masticate

    For a person or animal to cut food into small bits or grind it into a soft state with the teeth.

    Korean definition: 사람이나 동물이 음식을 입에 넣고 이로 잘게 자르거나 부드럽게 갈다.

    • I chewed my rice slowly and thoroughly so I wouldn't get indigestion.

    • Jisu chomped on her gum until it lost its sweetness.

  2. 2

    belittle; run down; speak against

    (vulgar) To criticize or disparage someone's behavior or remark.

    Korean definition: (속된 말로) 다른 사람의 행동이나 말을 비난하거나 헐뜯다.

    • Minjun always badmouthed the boss who tormented him behind his back.

    • I really hate people who act friendly to your face and run you down behind your back.

  3. 3

    brood

    To think over someone's remark.

    Korean definition: 다른 사람이 한 말의 뜻을 곰곰이 여러 번 생각하다.

    • I mulled over what my father said again and again.

    • I could only understand the parts of the book I didn't get after mulling them over many times.