Chow or chow is an informal word for food --
I'm hungry; let's get some chow.
There's plenty of chow, and the drinks are in the cooler.
Chow is also a breed of dog --
That chow must be hot in this weather.
He wanted a chow, but they can be impatient with children.
Ciao or ciao ( rhymes with chow ) is an Italian word frequently used by English speakers, meaning good-bye or hello --
See you at work tomorrow. Ciao!
Ciao! I didn't expect to see a familiar face!
Now that you know that, you can say--
"Let's meet for some chow after work on Friday. Ciao!"
Note-- "chow hound" means someone who thinks about and pursues food constantly--
He's a real chow hound; always first in line for food."
