Word of the Day for October 26, 2026: mewing

noun / adjective

DEFINITION: A technique that involves pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth in an attempt to define the jawline or alter facial structure. 

It is popular on social media, although scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness in reshaping the jawline is lacking.

ETYMOLOGY: Named after British orthodontist John Mew, who developed the technique as part of his approach to facial growth and oral posture.

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