gummer
word
Definition
A gummer is an informal term for a person without teeth, usually an elderly person who has lost their natural teeth.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal or even slang, mostly used in British and Australian English. Commonly refers to elderly people, but can be used for anyone without teeth. Can sound disrespectful; use with caution.
Spanish: persona sin dientes - persona mayor con dentadura postizaPortuguese (BR): pessoa sem dentes - idoso desdentadoPortuguese (PT): pessoa sem dentes - idoso sem dentesChinese (Simplified): 无牙的人 - 用假牙的老人Chinese (Traditional): 無牙的人 - 用假牙的老人Hindi: वह व्यक्ति जिसके दांत नहीं हैंArabic: شخص بلا أسنان - شخص مسن يستخدم أطقم أسنان
Example Sentences
The gummer smiled at the children in the park.
basic
My grandfather became a gummer after losing his teeth.
basic
A gummer sometimes finds it hard to eat certain foods.
basic
Don't call your grandma a gummer—she won't like it!
natural
After getting dentures, the old gummer could finally enjoy steak again.
natural
At the retirement home, the residents joked about who would be a gummer next.
natural