Meaning of "masticate"

masticate •

v.
• • to chew: ngumuya, nguyain, ngumata, ngatain

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v.
• • 1. masticate, to crush or grind with the teeth: ngumuya, nguyain, ngumata, ngatain
  • 2. to chew sugar cane: magpangos ng tubo, pangusin ang tubo
  • 3. to chew betel nut: ngumanga, ngangain
  • 4. to crunch, crush noisily: ngumalot, ngalutin

v.
• • ngumuya', nguyain (-um-:-in) to chew, to masticate. Ngumuya siya ng babol gam. He chewed bubble gum.