chew
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6.4
- noun
- /tʃu/
- Informal
:
tabaco de mascar
- - I had a chew of tobacco in my mouth... ...as big as that.
- chew of tobacco
Cigarette ash and chew like tobacco Spit in a water bottle.
- Cigarette ash and chew like tobacco Spit in a water bottle.
Examples
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How about a chew of tobacco?
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You got a chew of tobacco?
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That's a good little chew toy.
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Cigarette ash and chew like tobacco Spit in a water bottle.
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Chewing tobacco is associated with mouth cancer, heart disease, and gum and tooth disease.
Academic text (2012) -
He offered me a chew of tobacco to enjoy during the game.
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After a long hike, he took out a chew to refresh himself.
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Many people prefer a flavorful chew for a relaxing break.
Synonyms
16
3.2
A small soft lump of material pressed together
9
9.9
A small piece of chewing tobacco pressed into a shape to chew
4
9.9
A small piece of tobacco or gum that you put in your cheek to chew
1
8.4
A small wad of tobacco that people keep in the mouth and chew
1
9.9
A small lump of tobacco you chew and keep in your mouth
Idioms
- Informal
1
9.6
To act in a very exaggerated way to get attention in plays or films
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Chew for a wad of tobacco or gum came later from the action ceowan; people began to call the piece they kept in the mouth a 'chew', so a chew is a bit of something you bite on.