Chow (noun)

1. Food, especially when it is cheap or of poor quality.
2. Food in general.

Origin:

The word "chow" is derived from the chinese word "ch"ao" meaning "to fry" or "to cook". it is first recorded in english in the 19th century.

Examples:

1. I'm going to grab some chow before the movie starts.
2. The chow at the canteen is pretty good today.
3. I'll bring you some chow when I get back.
4. I"m starving, let"s get some chow.
5. I'm not sure what kind of chow they serve in that restaurant.