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chewing

noun

Simple meaning

The act by which something is chewed on.

Pronunciation

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chooing

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ˈtʃuɪŋ

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Definition

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noun

  1. The act by which something is chewed on; mastication.

  2. drugs

    The consumption of loose leaf tobacco juice from tobacco plants by chewing leaves near the cheek.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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Inflected forms

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  • chewverbBase word

    Chew (food).

Compound terms

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  • chewing gumnounCompound term

    A preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing.

  • chewing outnounCompound term

    A severe scolding.

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