English · Phrasal verb Attested

chew over

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To think deeply about; to ponder or mull over.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

suy nghĩ sâu về; suy ngẫm

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Ahh. Later, Teddy. If you'd be so good. I... just have to chew over a few things with Francis here.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Synonym of chew up (to chew so as to make something pulpy or tangled)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhai để làm mềm hoặc rối

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “chew over” mean?

To think deeply about; to ponder or mull over.

Is “chew over” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.