chewed; chewing; chews
Definition of chew
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to crush, grind, or gnaw (something, such as food) with or as if with the teeth : masticate
2
: to injure, destroy, or consume as if by chewing
—usually used with up chewing up profits
: to chew something
specifically
: to chew tobacco
chew
nounDefinition of chew (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: the act of chewing
2
: something for chewing
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The first known use of chew was before the 12th century
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