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breed of medium-sized dogs with a thick coat and fluffy curled tails and distinctive blue-black tongues; believed to have originated in northern China
a food or a meal, especially in an informal or casual setting
What does "chow" mean in slang?
It is used to describe food or a meal, especially in an informal or casual setting, such as home cooking, military mess halls, or quick eats. People typically say "Let's grab some chow" or "Time to chow down" when referring to eating. The term originated in the 19th century among American sailors and travelers who picked up "chow-chow" from Chinese laborers, later spreading into military slang and then mainstream casual English.
the imperial dynasty of China from 1122 to 221 BC; notable for the rise of Confucianism and Taoism
(South African) to eat
What does "to chow" mean in South African slang?
In South African slang, "to chow" means to eat, and is commonly used in informal speech when referring to having a meal or consuming food. It is widely used in everyday South African English across different communities, especially in casual contexts such as home, school, or work. The term comes from older English dialect slang "chow," which originally meant food or provisions, and it developed into a verb meaning to eat in South African usage.
