Definition of "chew up" in inglés

Verb

1. To chew so as to make something pulpy or tangled.

   • She had to chew up the food for him because his teeth are too small.
   • The tape got chewed up in the cassette player.
   • My dog always chews up my daughter's teddy bears.

2. To ruin (especially land), by digging.

3. To defeat utterly.

   • The Yankees chewed up the Dodgers.

4. To upset or bother (someone).