English dictionary
chew
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
noun
- a wad of something chewable as tobacco
verb
- chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
Example sentences
He jawed his bubble gum
Chew your food and don't swallow it!
The cows were masticating the grass