FOOD, SLANGILY is a term that can be solved by the crossword solutions CHOW (4 letters), EATS (4 letters), and NOMS (4 letters). CHOW is a slang term for food that originated in the early 1900s. It is derived from the Chinese pidgin English word 'CHOW-chow, ' which means food or mixed dishes. EATS is another slang term for food that has been used since the mid-1800s. It is derived from the verb 'EAT, ' which means to consume food. NOMS is a more recent slang term for food that originated in the early 2000s. It is derived from the sound of eating and is often used to express enjoyment of food.