brux

English

Etymology

Back-formation from bruxism, from Ancient Greek βρυγμός (brugmós, “grinding (teeth)”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɹʌks/

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• Rhymes: -ʌks

Verb

brux (third-person singular simple present bruxes, present participle bruxing, simple past and past participle bruxed)

1. To grind the teeth, especially involuntarily or during sleep.
   • 1976, Norman R. Arnold, Occlusal Treatment: Preventive and Corrective Occlusal Adjustment:

     When the patient bruxes, he uses his supporting cusps to wear away the restraining inclines.

Related terms

• bruxer
• bruxism
• bruxomania