Third-person singular simple present indicative form of chew up

(slang) Among Morse code operators, a longer-than-usual conversation.

(US) Tobacco placed between cheek and gum to allow nicotine absorption through internal membranes.

(Britain) A chew (chewy confectionery) costing (or formerly costing) one penny.

A flavoured preparation of chicle or synthetic rubber, made for chewing.

(slang) To chat idly or generally waste time talking.

(US, slang) To lecture, scold, reprimand, or rebuke, especially in an angry tone of voice.

(agriculture) To ruminate (of ruminant animals). / (figuratively, idiomatic, of a person) To meditate or ponder before answering; to be deep in thought; to ruminate.

(idiomatic, performing arts) To display excessive emotion or to act in an exaggerated manner while performing; to be melodramatic; to be flamboyant.

Alternative form of chew the scenery