chew

US /tʃuː/
UK /tʃuː/
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1.

to bite and work (food) in the mouth with the teeth, especially to make it easier to swallow

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Remember to chew your food slowly.
The baby is learning to chew solid foods.
2.

to bite repeatedly or continuously, typically as a habit or from anxiety

:
He tends to chew on his pen when he's thinking.
The dog loves to chew on its toys.
1.

an act of chewing

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He took a big chew of his gum.
The dog gave a quick chew to the bone.