gum (up) (Meaning)

gum (up)

to prevent (something) from working or flowing properly

The chewing gum stuck to the underside of the table, gumming up the surface.
The traffic jam gummed up the highway, causing hours of delays.
The printer was jammed with paper, gumming up the entire system.
The bathroom sink was clogged with hair, gumming up the drain.
The gears in the machine became gummed up with grease, preventing it from operating smoothly.
The software update gummed up my computer, rendering it unusable.
The wet leaves gummed up the path, making it slippery and hazardous.
The glue on the envelope gummed up the flap, making it difficult to seal.
The mud tires gummed up with dirt, making the truck difficult to maneuver.
The clogged filter gummed up the water supply, causing a shortage.

to prevent (something) from working or flowing properly

stop (up), block, obstruct, plug (up), stuff, flood, clog, fill, congest, dam

open (up), hollow (out), unplug,free, scoop (out), excavate, clear, empty, unstop, lighten

The chewing gum stuck to the underside of the table, gumming up the surface.

The traffic jam gummed up the highway, causing hours of delays.

The printer was jammed with paper, gumming up the entire system.

The bathroom sink was clogged with hair, gumming up the drain.