Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-chew-the-cud
phrase
/təˈtʃuː ðə kʌd/
Definition
To chew the cud refers to the process where certain animals, like cows, regurgitate food they have already eaten and chew it again to aid in digestion.
Examples
- The cow is lying in the field, happily chewing the cud.
- After the argument, she needed some time to chew the cud and consider her feelings.
Meaning
This term can also be used metaphorically to describe someone thinking deeply about something or reflecting on past events.
Synonyms
- ruminate
- ponder
- reflect
