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Definition of chewing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
eatingact of using teeth to break down food
- Chewing is important for proper digestion.
2.
mental activityprocess of thinking something over
- He sat in silence, lost in chewing over the problem..
Adjective
purposemeant to be bitten or chewed
- He bought a chewing toy for his dog.
Expressions with chewing
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exaggerated and melodramatic behavior
Her scenery chewing during the argument made everyone uncomfortable.
soft sweet substance chewed for flavor or fresh breath
Chewing gum helps keep my breath fresh.
tobacco leaves prepared for chewing
He bought a pouch of chewing tobacco at the local store..
casual chat or gossip session
We had a nice rag-chewing at the cafe.
Origin of chewing
Old English, ceowan (to chew)
Terms with chewing included in their meaning
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dental
hard structures in the mouth for biting and chewing
medical
hard structures in the mouth for biting and chewing
chewing gum
type of candy chewed but not swallowed
action
act of chewing with the mouth
candy
chewing gum that is black in color, often licorice-flavored
candy
chewing gum that can be blown into bubbles
chewing
chew food with a loud, crunching sound
snacks
small piece of chewing gum
chewing
fresh canes chewed for their sweet juice
eating
eat something without chewing or breaking it up
food
taken in completely without chewing
eating
sound or action of chewing or biting
agriculture
dried leaves used for smoking or chewing
sweet
small sweet eaten by chewing
pet
toy for animals to chew, often prevents destructive chewing
sound
noise made by crushing or chewing
chewing sound
act of chewing food audibly
tobacco
chewing tobacco product
chewing
chew without teeth, often with difficulty
object
damaged or worn by chewing
food texture
having a texture that needs a lot of chewing
eating
eat quickly and greedily without chewing
nutrition
solid food requiring thorough chewing
sounds
making a sound like chewing food
Examples of chewing in a sentence
Proper chewing helps in the absorption of nutrients. Her constant chewing on the issue was exhausting. The chewing of ideas kept him awake all night. The store sells chewing gum in various flavors. Chewing tobacco is not allowed on the premises.
View all translations of chewing
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- French:mastication, à mâcher, ...
- German:Kauen, kautauglich, ...
- Italian:masticazione, masticatorio, ...
- Spanish:masticación, masticable, ...
- Portuguese:mastigação, para mastigar, ...
- Chinese:咀嚼, 咀嚼用的, ...
- Japanese:咀嚼, 噛むための, ...
- Arabic:مضغ, لِلمَضْغ, ...
- Hebrew:לְעִיסָה, לַלְּעִיסָה, ...
- Russian:жевание, жевательный, ...
- Ukrainian:жування, жувальний, ...
- Hindi:चबाना, चबाने वाला, ...
Definition of chew - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
eating processtr./intr. bite and grind with the teethtr./intr.
- She likes to chew her food thoroughly before swallowing..
2.
pondertr. think over something repeatedlytr.
- He chewed over the problem for hours..
3.
behaviortr. bite repeatedly due to nervousnesstr.
- She chews her nails when anxious.
Noun
1.
actionact of chewing with the mouth
- The chew of the steak was satisfying.
2.
sweetUK small sweet eaten by chewingUK
- She offered me a fruit chew.
3.
texturelevel of chewiness in food
- The candy had a pleasant chew.
4.
tobaccoUS chewing tobacco productUS
- He packed a chew in his lip.
Images of chew
small sweet eaten by chewing
Expressions with chew
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chew something until it becomes pulpy or tangled
The dog chewed up the newspaper.
bite and grind with teeth
She likes to chew on her pen when thinking.
scold someone angrily for their actions
The coach chewed out the team for their poor performance.
discuss something thoroughly
The committee will chew over the new policy tomorrow..
think carefully about something
I need some time to chew on it before making a decision..
bite nails with teeth, often from anxiety or nervousness
She chews on her nails whenever deadlines start to pile up.
talk to someone for a long time
She chewed her friend's ear about her new job for hours.
engage in casual conversation without specific purpose
We sat on the porch to chew the fat.
deal with someone harshly and abruptly
The manager chewed up and spit out the new employee after one mistake.
idea or fact to think about
The professor gave us something to chew on before the next class.
extremely angry to the point of absurdity
He was angry enough to chew nails after the meeting.
act in an exaggerated or melodramatic manner
The actor chewed up the scenery in every scene.
think deeply about something
She sat quietly, chewing the cud on her future plans..
perform with exaggerated emotions
She tends to chew the scenery in every play she's in.
remove something by biting repeatedly
He tried to chew off the plastic tag from the new shirt.
bite and grind tobacco with teeth
He likes to chew the tobacco while watching the game.
toy for animals to chew, often prevents destructive chewing
The dog played with its chew toy all afternoon.
bite your fingernails with your teeth
She tends to chew your nails when she's nervous.
edible treat for dogs
She gave her puppy a dog chew as a reward.
extremely angry and furious
He was angry enough to chew iron after the meeting.
talk in a relaxed way
We sat on the porch to chew the rag after dinner.
furiously angry to a very high degree
He was mad enough to chew nails after the argument.
analyze information and then quickly discard it
He tends to chew and spew data without deep understanding.
I won't repeat myself
I've already told you, I don't chew my cabbage twice.
Origin of chew
Old English, ceowan (to chew)
Examples of chew in a sentence
The dog loves to chew on his favorite toy. She chewed on the idea all night. He needs time to chew it over. He tends to chew his pen during exams. I often chew my lip when deep in thought. Give the gum one more chew before swallowing.
He took a slow chew of the crusty bread. He unwrapped a chew and popped it into his mouth. The candy shop had a variety of chews on display. The steak had a satisfying chew. This bread offers a good chew. He offered his friend a chew from his tin. The store sold his favorite brand of chew.
View all translations of chew
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:mâcher, mâche, ...
- German:kauen, das Kauen, ...
- Italian:masticare, masticazione, ...
- Spanish:morder, masticación, ...
- Portuguese:mastigar, mastigação, ...
- Chinese:嚼碎, 软糖, ...
- Japanese:噛む, 噛み心地, ...
- Arabic:مَضَغَ, مَضْغَة, ...
- Hebrew:לִלְעוֹס, לְעִיסָה, ...
- Russian:жевать, жевание, ...
- Ukrainian:пережовувати, жування, ...
- Hindi:चबाना, चर्वण, ...
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