chewing tobacco

noun

tobacco, in the form of a plug, usually flavored, for chewing rather than smoking.

Origin of chewing tobacco

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90

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That was like the way companies were trying to get the kids to think chewing tobacco was cool, and they should try that.
Confessions of a Mad Scientist | Katie Workman | August 18, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST
In her surprise she stopped chewing tobacco, when her eyes fell on me, but she quickly came to shake me by the hand.
The Way of a Man | Emerson Hough
He handed out some currency, a watch and chain, chewing tobacco and a small flask of spirits.
Jack Harkaway in New York | Bracebridge Hemyng
He loved chewing tobacco, was a little mussy about his clothes, but studious, generous and good natured.
The "Genius" | Theodore Dreiser
Well serve that in the bouillon cups, and make Mrs. Johnson some more to-morrow, or take her chewing-tobacco instead.
Winona of the Camp Fire | Margaret Widdemer

All this time Mr. Bunting was chewing tobacco, and discharging the fluid about with marvellous copiousness, at intervals.
Cedar Creek | Elizabeth Hely Walshe

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