chow-chow

See also: chowchow, chow chow, and Chow Chow

English

Noun

chow-chow (countable and uncountable, plural chow-chows)

  1. Alternative form of chowchow

Chinese Pidgin English

Etymology

Chinese Pidgin English of unclear origin. Possibly from 雜, cha, mixed, or 炒, chaau, to fry.

Noun

chow-chow

  1. food

Verb

chow-chow

  1. to eat
  • chow-box
  • chow-dog
  • chow water

References
  • Gow, W. S. P. (1924) Gow’s Guide to Shanghai, 1924: A Complete, Concise and Accurate Handbook of the City and District, Especially Compiled for the Use of Tourists and Commercial Visitors to the Far East, Shanghai, page 104: “Chow-chow: food, to eat. “My no have catchee chow-chow.””

French

Noun

chow-chow m (plural chow-chows)

  1. chow (dog)

Further reading
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