chow down. Eat, as in He's always ready to chow down at dinner time. Originally military slang, this term is now more widely used.

Why do they call it chow time?

The word chow is an informal way to say "food" or "meal." Someone happily gobbling tacos might say, "I just love Mexican chow," or your dad might open up a pizza delivery box and yell, "Time for chow, everybody!" Chow is an American English word that originated in California around 1856, from the Chinese pidgin English ...

What does chow mean in slang?

1. Chow is slang for food. An example of chow is the food served at a school cafeteria. noun. 1.