chewˈie noun (esp Aust sl)

Chewing gum

chewˈiness noun

chewˈy adjective

Soft and sticky, able or requiring to be chewed, like toffee

chewing gum noun

A preparation made from chicle gum, produced by the sapodilla plum tree, sweetened and flavoured, or a substitute for this

chew out (informal)

To tell off, reprimand

chew the cud

1. (of cows, etc) to masticate for a second time food that has already been swallowed and partly digested in the first stomach
2. To ruminate in thought (also chew over)

chew the rag or chew the fat (slang)

1. To keep on arguing the point
2. To converse, gossip

chew up

1. To destroy, damage or disfigure (something) by a biting or grinding action like chewing
2. To cause (someone) to be upset or nervous (informal)