Definitions

1. verb

to bite or grind with the teeth, especially to masticate food

“She began to chew her gum slowly.”

2. verb

to think carefully about something

“I’ve been chewing on the idea for a new business all night.”

3. noun

the act of biting or grinding with the teeth, especially to masticate food

“The sound of her chewing was distracting.”

4. noun

a piece of food being chewed

“She was worried that the piece of meat would get stuck in her teeth while chewing.”

5. verb

to engage in a task or problem, often in a repetitive or steady manner

“The company has been chewing away at the project for months.”