Gaum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡɔːm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gaum is a noun meaning (UK, dialectal, rare) Heed; attention.
Meaning
(UK, dialectal, rare) Heed; attention.
More Meanings
- (US and UK, dialects, chiefly Midlands, Southern US, Appalachia) To smear.
- (Appalachia and other dialects, rare) Grime.
- (India, archaic) A village.
- Alternative form of gorm (to make a mess of).
- (dialectal, obsolete) To understand; comprehend; consider.
- (dialectal, rare) A bit, a small amount.
- (rare, dialectal or colloquial) A useless person.
Example Sentences
Aye sir, we gaum ye.
'Nobody gaums where we are now,' I said.
"Take no gaum," he said. "I've not heard her. This is between thee and me, Tommy. I'll use but one hand."
No, bubby, couldn't hev the wax. Gaum him all up so 't mammy 'd hafter nigh abaout skin him tu git him clean ag'in; […]
Word Forms
- gaums
- gauming
- gaumed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gedge, goom, gause, gamgee, geez, gawby.
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