Chowed

/ˈtʃaʊd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of chow; ate food, especially quickly or with enthusiasm.

Etymology

From chow (food, possibly from Chinese pidgin English), with the -ed suffix forming the past tense. Used informally to mean eating, especially in military or casual contexts.

Kelly Says

Chowed captures the casual American way of talking about eating—it's onomatopoetic and efficient, suggesting you didn't just eat, you chowed down, making a satisfying sound as you said it!

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