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The meaning of "chow down"

" Chow down "
Meaning:
Begin to eat.
Example:
Okay boys, I know you're hungry so chow down.
Where did it originate?:
USA, around WWII, from an Anglo-Indian slang source.
Where is it used?:
Mostly USA.
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