gum up the works en · VERB
Etymology
From gum up + the works.
Meanings
- (informal) Synonym of throw a spanner in the works.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gums up the works | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| gumming up the works | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| gummed up the works | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| gummed up the works | Tense=Past | lexicographic |