chew
Translation
to chew, to masticate
Examples
Chew your food slowly.
Chew your food slowly.
He was chewing on his pen.
He was chewing on his pen.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to crush (sth.) with the teeth Chew your food slowly.
((on sth.)) to bite (sth.) repeatedly He was chewing on his pen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: masticate, munch, gnaw
Etymology
From Old English 'cēowan', of Germanic origin.
Memory Tips
Think of the phrase 'chew the fat', which means to chat idly.