verb
- chewing food thoroughly with the teeth
Usage: present participle of masticate
Examples
- The cow was masticating grass in the field.
- He spent several minutes masticating each bite of steak.
- Proper masticating aids digestion.
- The elderly man had difficulty masticating tough foods.
- She was masticating her gum loudly during the movie.
- The dentist recommended masticating sugar-free gum after meals.