Chowing: meaning, definitions and examples
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chowing
[ หchaสษชล ]
informal eating
Chowing refers to the act of eating something in a casual or enthusiastic manner. It often implies a sense of enjoyment or eagerness in consuming food.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We spent the afternoon chowing down on pizza.
- He was chowing on snacks while watching the game.
- After the hike, we couldn't wait to start chowing.
- They were chowing sandwiches during the picnic.
Translations
Translations of the word "chowing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น comer
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช essen
๐ฎ๐ฉ makan
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ jeลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฃในใ
๐ซ๐ท manger
๐ช๐ธ comer
๐น๐ท yemek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จน๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฃูู
๐จ๐ฟ jรญst
๐ธ๐ฐ jesลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ jesti
๐ฎ๐ธ borรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะผะฐา ะถะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แญแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yemษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ comer
Etymology
The term 'chow' originated from the Chinese word 'chow chow', which means 'to mix' or 'to stir-fry'. In the 19th century, American sailors and Chinese immigrants began using 'chow' to refer to food generally, particularly Asian cuisine. Over time, the verb form 'chowing down' emerged in American English, becoming slang for eating heartily or with enthusiasm. This usage became particularly popular in the mid-20th century, often associated with informal dining settings and a carefree attitude towards food. The casual nature of the term has allowed it to persist in contemporary slang.