chewing

/tʃˈuɪŋ/

chewing

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Definition

present participle and gerund of chew

Etymology

From Middle English chewynge, chewand, from Old English *ċēowende, from Proto-Germanic *kewwandz, present participle of Proto-Germanic *kewwaną (“to chew”), equivalent to chew + -ing.

Example Sentences

  • "The goat is chewing on your shirt!"
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