吃 — meaning in English

English meaning

• chii noun A call for forming a run of three consecutive tiles of the same suit using a discarded tile.
• chow noun Informal: food, especially a meal or snack.

Senses

吃 is used for these senses in English:

• chii (Japanese, _, mahjong) A call for forming a run of three consecutive tiles of the same suit using a discarded tile.
• chow (mahjong) A call for forming such a run using a discarded tile.

chow — full definition

1. noun Informal: food, especially a meal or snack.
2. noun Short for Chow Chow, a fluffy Chinese dog breed known for its blue-black tongue.
3. verb Informal: to eat, especially heartily ("chow down").

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