A slang term for someone who is obsessed with food and eating — part enthusiastic foodie, part shameless glutton.
A slang term for someone who is obsessed with food and eating — part enthusiastic foodie, part shameless glutton. A chowhound doesn't just enjoy meals; they plan their day around them, seek out the best local spots, and are always the first to suggest going somewhere new. The word carries a warm, good-humoured tone rather than a harsh judgment, often used affectionately among friends who share the same passion for eating well.
Marcus is a total chowhound — he already has a spreadsheet of every new restaurant opening in the city this year.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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(slang) The time when food is eaten; a mealtime.
(slang) An announcement of mealtime.
(slang) A lover of food; a foodie.
Slang for mealtime — the time when food is served or eaten. The word combines 'chow' (informal for food, particularly in military contexts) with 'time', producing a casual, no-fuss term with a slightly institutional or military flavour. It is informal and cheerful in register.
(slang) A foodie or glutton.
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