Meaning of chew In English

• 0 to crush food into smaller, softer pieces with the teeth so that it can be swallowed:

  • This meat is difficult to chew.

  • You don't chew your food enough - that's why you get indigestion.

  • Would you like some gum to chew?

  • She gave the children some sweets to chew (on) during the long car journey.

  • She sat in the dentist's waiting room, nervously chewing (at) (= biting) her nails.

• 1 an act of chewing something

  • dog chews

• 2 to crush food into smaller, softer pieces with the teeth so that it is easier to swallow:

  • [ T ] The steak was tough and hard to chew.