chewy

[choo-ee]

adjective

chewier, chewiest 

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

chewy

/ ˈtʃuːɪ /

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

• chewiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of chewy¹

First recorded in 1920–25; chew + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Their dollars are flowing to niche names with more cultural cachet, from fancy new protein bars to chewier candy.

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Toast, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp on the edges but still a little chewy inside — about 8–10 minutes.

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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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