verb
General Slang
Chow Down
/tʃaʊ daʊn/ · verb · informal
To eat heartily and enthusiastically — really dig into a big meal.
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Definitions
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Used as a call to start eating together.
“Plates are ready, chow down everyone!”
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To eat eagerly and in large amounts. The phrase suggests gusto, not nibbling.
“Let's chow down, this BBQ's been cooking all day.”
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'Chow' on its own means food, especially a hearty meal.
“Time for some chow, I'm starving.”
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Chow Down In A Sentence
thanksgiving means chowing down till you can't move
the kids chowed down on the whole tray of nuggets
after the hike we chowed down like we hadn't eaten in days
Origin & Usage
American slang, with 'chow' meaning food likely from Chinese Pidgin English in the 1800s. 'Chow down' became popular in US military slang during the 20th century.
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#american
People Also Ask
What does chow down mean?
It means to eat heartily and enthusiastically — to really dig into a meal.
What does chow mean in slang?
Chow is slang for food, especially a substantial meal. It likely came from Chinese Pidgin English.
Is chow down American?
Yes, it's American slang that spread widely through US military use in the 20th century.
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