Chews

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃuː/

Chews (verb)

  1. To use your teeth to break food into smaller pieces before swallowing.
  2. To think about something carefully for a while.

Examples

  • She likes to chew her food slowly.
  • He chews gum while walking.

Common collocations: chew gum, chew food, chew thoroughly, chew over, chew on an idea

Chews (noun)

  1. The action of using your teeth to break food into smaller pieces.

Examples

  • The chew of the steak was satisfying.
  • A long chew can help digestion.

Synonyms of Chews

Neutral

Informal