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Definition of brux

brux

/bɹʌks/
brux
Past Simple:bruxed
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Past Participle:bruxed
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Present Participle:bruxing
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brux Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To grind, gnash, or clench one's teeth involuntarily, typically during sleep or under stress.

Example

"The dentist noticed significant wear on her enamel and concluded that she must brux heavily during the night."

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Word Origin & Etymology

A back-formation from the noun 'bruxism', which was coined in the early 20th century from the Greek word 'brykhein' (to gnash the teeth) and the suffix '-ism'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brux. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brux
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