Gaum Common

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

Heed; attention.

Grime.

A bit, a small amount.

A useless person.

In plain English: A gaum is someone considered lazy or unproductive.

"Don't be such a gaum and help me with these dishes!"

Verb

To understand; comprehend; consider.

To smear.

Alternative form of gorm (to make a mess of).

In plain English: To gaum means to do something badly or incorrectly.

"He really gaumed the whole kitchen while trying to bake a cake."

Example Sentences

"Don't be such a gaum and help me with these dishes!" noun

"He really gaumed the whole kitchen while trying to bake a cake." verb

"The cow began to gaum loudly after being let out of the barn." verb

"We need to move quickly before the calf starts to gaum and attracts all the neighbors." verb

"Don't leave the door open or the horse will start gauming at strangers." verb