■ verb
1》 bite and work (food) in the mouth to make it easier to swallow.
2》 ( ~ something over ) discuss or consider something at length.
3》 ( ~ someone out ) N. Amer. informal reprimand someone severely.
■ noun a period of ~ing.
↘a thing, especially a sweet, for ~ing.
Phrases
~ the fat (or rag ) informal chat in a leisurely way.
Derivatives
~able adjective
~er noun
Origin
OE cēowan , of W. Gmc origin.