FRUIT GUM


Meaning of FRUIT GUM in English

n [ usu pl ] ( BrE )

a small round British sweet/candy like a hard piece of jelly. Fruit gums are usually sold in a roll and have different fruit colours and flavours. They are especially popular with children. Many people remember the phrase ‘Don’t forget the fruit gums, mum!’ which was used in advertisements.

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