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

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

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

(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.

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

Alternative form of chew the scenery

present participle of chew over