Chowing

/ˈtʃaʊɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of chow; eating, especially eating with enthusiasm or quickly.

Etymology

From chow (food or to eat) with the -ing suffix forming the present participle, indicating the ongoing action of eating.

Kelly Says

Chowing is the sound it feels like you're making—it's an onomatopoetic word that perfectly captures casual, enthusiastic eating, popularized especially in military slang where quick meals were the norm!

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