Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Chewing.
Chewing - as a noun
Biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chewmanductionmasticationHypernyms (Closely Related)
change of stateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Chewing - as a verb
To crush with the teeth by repeated closing and opening of the jaws; done to food to soften it and break it down by the action of saliva before it is swallowed.
Example: "Make sure to chew thoroughly, and don't talk with your mouth full!"
To grind, tear, or otherwise degrade or demolish something with teeth or as with teeth.
Example: "He keeps his feed in steel drums to prevent the mice from chewing holes in the feed-sacks."
To think about something; to ponder; to chew over.
Example: "The professor stood at the blackboard, chalk in hand, and chewed the question the student had asked."
Example Sentences
"She was constantly chewing on her pencil during the exam."
"The chewing of tobacco is a common habit in some cultures."
"The sound of her constant chewing was irritating."
"The dog's constant chewing has damaged the furniture."
"I heard a strange chewing sound coming from the kitchen."
Word Game Points
Is CHEWING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, chewing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CHEWING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is CHEWING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, chewing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCHEWING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is CHEWING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, chewing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCHEWING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
