chowdown

English

Etymology

Deverbal from chow down

Noun

chowdown (plural chowdowns)

1. (informal) A session of vigorous eating.
   • 2003, Daniel Young, The Rough Guide to New York City Restaurants, page 114:

     That Bereket […] draws couples, families and working men from Turkey and other areas of the Middle East and Southeast Europe tells you there is more to this fast-food place than wee-hours chowdowns.