How Do You Spell CHOW DOWN?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈa͡ʊ dˈa͡ʊn] (IPA)

Chow down is a colloquial term used to describe eating with a voracious appetite. It is spelled as [tʃaʊdaʊn] in IPA phonetic transcription. The word 'chow' is derived from the Chinese language and means food. The 'd' sound in 'chow down' is pronounced as a voiced dental plosive, while the 'n' sound is pronounced as a voiced alveolar nasal. The term is commonly used in informal settings to describe individuals or animals 'chowing down' on a meal.

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CHOW DOWN Meaning and Definition

  1. "Chow down" is an informal and idiomatic verb phrase used to describe the act of eating heartily and with enthusiasm, often in a rapid or voracious manner. The term is primarily used in North American English, especially in informal conversations and colloquial contexts.

    When someone is said to "chow down," it implies that they are consuming a substantial amount of food or enjoying a meal with gusto. It emphasizes a sense of hunger, indulgence, or gusto in one's eating habits. The phrase suggests a lack of restraint or daintiness typically associated with proper table manners and is often used in a casual or playful manner.

    The origin of the term "chow down" is unclear, but it likely emerged from American military slang during World War II, combining the word "chow," meaning food or meal, and the informal verb "down," meaning to eat or consume.

    This phrase has become synonymous with devouring food or demonstrating a strong appetite. It conveys a sense of enthusiasm and satisfaction as one wholeheartedly consumes an enjoyable or filling meal. It is commonly used in casual conversations, informal gatherings, or when describing someone who enjoys their food with great relish. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe enthusiastically engaging in any activity, besides eating, with energy and passion.

Common Misspellings for CHOW DOWN

  • xhow down
  • vhow down
  • fhow down
  • dhow down
  • cgow down
  • cbow down
  • cnow down
  • cjow down
  • cuow down
  • cyow down
  • chiw down
  • chkw down
  • chlw down
  • chpw down
  • ch0w down
  • ch9w down
  • choa down
  • chos down
  • cho3 down
  • cho2 down

Etymology of CHOW DOWN

The phrase "chow down" is believed to have originated in American English in the early 20th century. It combines the word "chow", which colloquially refers to food, especially in military jargon, with the verb "down", meaning to consume or eat. The word "chow" itself is borrowed from Cantonese, a Chinese dialect, where it means "food" or "to eat". The phrase "chow down" is a playful and informal way to describe eating a large or hearty meal, emphasizing the act of consuming food voraciously.

Idioms with the word CHOW DOWN

  • chow down The idiom "chow down" means to eat a large amount of food with great enthusiasm and quickly.

Conjugate verb Chow down

CONDITIONAL

I would chow down
you would chow down
he/she/it would chow down
we would chow down
they would chow down

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be chowing down
you would be chowing down
he/she/it would be chowing down
we would be chowing down
they would be chowing down

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have chow down
you would have chow down
he/she/it would have chow down
we would have chow down
they would have chow down

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been chowing down
you would have been chowing down
he/she/it would have been chowing down
we would have been chowing down
they would have been chowing down

FUTURE

I will chow down
you will chow down
he/she/it will chow down
we will chow down
they will chow down

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be chowing down
you will be chowing down
he/she/it will be chowing down
we will be chowing down
they will be chowing down

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have chowed down
you will have chowed down
he/she/it will have chowed down
we will have chowed down
they will have chowed down

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been chowing down
you will have been chowing down
he/she/it will have been chowing down
we will have been chowing down
they will have been chowing down

IMPERATIVE

you chow down
we let´s chow down

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to chow down

PAST

I chowed down
you chowed down
he/she/it chowed down
we chowed down
they chowed down

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was chowing down
you were chowing down
he/she/it was chowing down
we were chowing down
they were chowing down

PAST PARTICIPLE

chowed down

PAST PERFECT

I had chowed down
you had chowed down
he/she/it had chowed down
we had chowed down
they had chowed down

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been chowing down
you had been chowing down
he/she/it had been chowing down
we had been chowing down
they had been chowing down

PRESENT

I chow down
you chow down
he/she/it chows down
we chow down
they chow down

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am chowing down
you are chowing down
he/she/it is chowing down
we are chowing down
they are chowing down

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

chowing down

PRESENT PERFECT

I have chowed down
you have chowed down
he/she/it has chowed down
we have chowed down
they have chowed down

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been chowing down
you have been chowing down
he/she/it has been chowing down
we have been chowing down
they have been chowing down