Masticate
Pronunciation: /ˈmæstˈaɪˈkeɪt/
Masticate (verb)
- To chew food in the mouth, breaking it into smaller pieces before swallowing.
- To grind or crush something using the teeth, often in a slow, repeated way.
Examples
- She masticates the bread slowly before swallowing.
- They masticate carefully to avoid choking.