Jawbreaker
noun
A type of hard candy, often spherical in shape, that is difficult to chew and comes in various flavors.
She handed me a jawbreaker, and I struggled to eat it without cracking my teeth.
Often appears as...
- sugar jawbreaker
- colorful jawbreaker
Usage tips
Neutral
sweet, candy, treat
noun
A word or phrase that is difficult to pronounce or articulate.
The scientific name for the plant was a jawbreaker that left the students puzzled.
Often appears as...
- linguistic jawbreaker
- academic jawbreaker
Usage tips
Informal
complex word, hard-to-pronounce word
noun
A type of hard candy, often spherical in shape, that is difficult to chew and comes in various flavors.
She handed me a jawbreaker, and I struggled to eat it without cracking my teeth.
Often appears as...
- sugar jawbreaker
- colorful jawbreaker
Usage tips
Neutral
sweet, candy, treat
noun
A word or phrase that is difficult to pronounce or articulate.
The scientific name for the plant was a jawbreaker that left the students puzzled.
Often appears as...
- linguistic jawbreaker
- academic jawbreaker
Usage tips
Informal
complex word, hard-to-pronounce word
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Fun Treat
Jawbreakers are a favorite among children for their vibrant colors and flavors.
Kids love getting a jawbreaker as a special treat on their birthdays.
Pro Tip 2/3Difficult Pronunciation
The term 'jawbreaker' can also refer to a word that is hard to pronounce.
Many English learners find 'antidisestablishmentarianism' a real jawbreaker.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Jawbreakers are often portrayed in media as a challenge or a rite of passage.
In many cartoons, characters are seen bravely attempting to eat jawbreakers.
Pro Tip 1/3Fun Treat
Jawbreakers are a favorite among children for their vibrant colors and flavors.
Kids love getting a jawbreaker as a special treat on their birthdays.
Pro Tip 2/3Difficult Pronunciation
The term 'jawbreaker' can also refer to a word that is hard to pronounce.
Many English learners find 'antidisestablishmentarianism' a real jawbreaker.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Jawbreakers are often portrayed in media as a challenge or a rite of passage.
In many cartoons, characters are seen bravely attempting to eat jawbreakers.
Pro Tip 1/3Fun Treat
Jawbreakers are a favorite among children for their vibrant colors and flavors.
Kids love getting a jawbreaker as a special treat on their birthdays.
Pro Tip 2/3Difficult Pronunciation
The term 'jawbreaker' can also refer to a word that is hard to pronounce.
Many English learners find 'antidisestablishmentarianism' a real jawbreaker.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Jawbreakers are often portrayed in media as a challenge or a rite of passage.
In many cartoons, characters are seen bravely attempting to eat jawbreakers.
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