chaw

/tʃɔː/ /tʃæw/

Definitions

1. noun

a wad of moistened chewing tobacco

“He spat out a big wad of chaw.”

2. verb

to chew tobacco

“The old cowboy would chaw on his tobacco all day.”

3. verb

to chew or crunch something, especially with the teeth

“She was chawing on a piece of gum.”

4. noun

a harsh, guttural sound, often used to express emotion or effort

“The crowd let out a loud chaw as the team scored.”

Synonyms

  • chew
  • tobacco

Antonyms

  • swallow