English edit

Etymology edit

Deverbal from chow down

Noun edit

chowdown (plural chowdowns)

  1. (informal) A session of vigorous eating.
    • 2003, Daniel Young, The Rough Guide to New York City Restaurants, page 114:
      That Bereket [] draws couples, families and working men from Turkey and other areas of the Middle East and Southeast Europe tells you there is more to this fast-food place than wee-hours chowdowns.