Meaning of the word "chew up" in English

What does "chew up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

chew up

US /tʃuː ʌp/

UK /tʃuː ʌp/

to bite and grind (food or other material) into small pieces with the teeth

Example:

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The dog will chew up his new toy in minutes.

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Make sure you chew up your food properly before swallowing.

Synonym:

masticate grind munch gnaw shred

to use up or consume something completely, often in a destructive or wasteful way

Example:

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The new software will chew up a lot of memory.

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The legal fees could chew up all their savings.

Synonym:

consume devour exhaust deplete gobble up