masticate

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masticate

/ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

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From Latin masticātus, perfect passive participle of masticō (“to chew”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Alternatively, back-formation from mastication, either ultimately from Ancient Greek μαστιχάω (mastikháō, “to grind the teeth”). Compare French mastiquer.

verb masticates · masticating · masticated

transitive To chew (usually food). The cow stood, quietly masticating its cud.
transitive To grind or knead something into a pulp.

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verb to knead

Русский	месить mesitʹ

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@misc{masticate_2026,
  title = {masticate},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/masticate},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}