chow down
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Meaning · English
To eat, especially to eat vigorously.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We're all famished; it's time to chow down.
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).
Common questions
What does “chow down” mean?
To eat, especially to eat vigorously.
Is “chow down” formal or informal?
chow down is generally informal.