chewing
/ˈtʃuːɪŋ/
noun
- The act of crushing food with the teeth to make it easier to swallow.
- The loud chewing at the table annoyed his sister.
- She could hear the horse's steady chewing on hay.
- Chewing your food slowly helps with digestion.
Synonyms
adjective
- Used for or related to chewing.
- She put on her chewing headphones to block out noise.
- The dentist recommended sugar-free chewing gum.
- He bought a new chewing toy for his puppy.
verb
- Present participle of chew; the action of biting and grinding food with the teeth.
- The baby is chewing on a teething ring.
- He was chewing a piece of gum while thinking.
- They sat chewing their sandwiches in silence.