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chewiness

American  
[choo-ee-nis] / ˈtʃu i nɪs /

noun

  1. the quality of being chewy or requiring chewing.


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There’s the chewiness of the dough, the warm aroma of melted butter, cinnamon and sugar united in holy matrimony.

From Salon Apr. 28, 2026

The naan's chewiness adds texture to every bite; its subtle flavour complements the gravy's spices and seasonings.

From BBC Dec. 29, 2025

Genetic variants in the waxy1 gene affect the stickiness and chewiness of maize, traits that are still valued in some traditional cuisines today.

From Science Daily Dec. 5, 2024

A customer said the meat tastes like a cross between crab and lobster with a dense texture and some chewiness.

From Reuters May 28, 2023

The problem was I hated the chewiness of meat.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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