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chewy

[choo-ee]

adjective

chewier, chewiest 
  1. (of food) not easily chewed, as because of toughness or stickiness; requiring much chewing.



chewy

/ ˈʃːɪ /

adjective

  1. of a consistency requiring chewing; somewhat firm and sticky

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • chewiness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of chewy1

First recorded in 1920–25; chew + -y 1
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Lastly, you can’t beat a chilled sandwich, with dense, chewy bread that provides more resistance than a room temperature sandwich, often with crunchy lettuce and mayonnaise-laced fillings.

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Skittles, which have ranked among the world's most popular chewy candies, were invented in the UK.

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So when it comes to asparagus, it's most certainly not my favorite when cooked — especially those woodsy, thick stems, which often remain flaccid even after roasting, yet still fibrous and overtly chewy.

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Inside, you’ll find an elevated lineup: rich, gluten-free brownies; perfectly chewy, salted chocolate chip cookies; next-level fruity pebble treats; and playful weed leaf–shaped sugar cookies that manage to be both charming and indulgent.

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The chewy morsels come sopping in soy sauce and flecked with chile flakes, with a rich and juicy meat filling.

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