Meaning of the word jawbreaker in English

What does jawbreaker mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

jawbreaker

US /ˈdʒɑːˌbreɪ.kɚ/
UK /ˈdʒɔːˌbreɪ.kər/
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Noun

1.

a very large, hard candy that is difficult to chew and lasts a long time in the mouth

Example:
The child spent an hour trying to finish the jawbreaker.
Be careful not to chip a tooth on that jawbreaker.
2.

a word that is very long and difficult to pronounce

Example:
That scientific term is a real jawbreaker.
She struggled with the jawbreaker of a name.