Chow

Chow (noun / US Slang)

(Also heard as: Chow down, Chow time, Chow hall)

Definition:

Chow is slang for food. “Chow down” means to eat heartily.

Where Chow Comes From:

It comes from 19th-century Chinese Pidgin English, and spread in the American West and the military.

How People Actually Use Chow:

Used casually: “let’s get some chow”. It can sound hungry and casual.

Is Chow Rude?

Not rude. It has nothing to do with the dog breed.

Examples in the Wild:

• “Let’s grab some chow after practice.”Meaning: Let us get some food after practice.
• “Time to chow down.”Meaning: Time to eat.
• “The chow in the cafeteria was decent.”Meaning: The food in the canteen was okay.

Similar Slang:

Nosh, Scran, Peckish, Bussin

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