rechew

/ˈriːtʃuː/

Definitions

1. verb

to re-chew or re-masticate something, often in a repetitive or habitual manner.

“After eating a piece of gum, she had to rechew it to get the flavor out.”

2. noun

the act of re-chewing or re-masticating something.

“The rechew was a habit she developed after eating a difficult meal.”

Synonyms

  • re-gnaw
  • regurgitate

Antonyms

  • digest
  • swallow