chewing tobacco

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of chewing tobacco¹

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90

Example Sentences

That was like the way companies were trying to get the kids to think chewing tobacco was cool, and they should try that.

From 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.

From Project Gutenberg

He handed out some currency, a watch and chain, chewing tobacco and a small flask of spirits.

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He loved chewing tobacco, was a little mussy about his clothes, but studious, generous and good natured.

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Well serve that in the bouillon cups, and make Mrs. Johnson some more to-morrow, or take her chewing-tobacco instead.

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All this time Mr. Bunting was chewing tobacco, and discharging the fluid about with marvellous copiousness, at intervals.

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