- gaum
- I. \\ˈgȯm, ˈgäm\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English gome, from Old Norse gaum, gaumr; akin to Old English gīeme care, Old High German gouma attention, Old Norse geyma to keep, watch, heed, mind — more at favorII. transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) III. noun (-s)dialect : a greasy or sticky messIV. transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s)V. intransitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s)
the kitchen floor was all gaumed up with spilled molasses
Etymology: origin unknowndialect : to behave in a stupid or awkward manner (as by staring or gaping)VI. noun (-s)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.