chewy

American  

[choo-ee] / ˈtʃu i /

adjective

chewier, chewiest

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

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chewy British  

/ ˈtʃuːɪ /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

• chewiness noun

Etymology

Origin of chewy

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

Example Sentences

Soft, crisp, chewy, dense, shattering, pully: the way these sensations play against one another is often what makes a dish feel complete.

From Salon

Go for dried fruit if you want something chewy and concentrated: cranberries, golden or black raisins, figs, apricots, dates.

From Salon

Your mileage may vary, but know that the best gingerbread cookie in Disneyland is actually inside the park at the Harbor Galley, where the cookies are smaller and rounder but also spicier and chewier.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, a small percentage of dark-roasted grain is combined with regular durum wheat to create a nutty and chewy pasta that only needs pairing with the simplest of homemade tomato sauces.

From The Wall Street Journal

A top-notch gummy candy not only tastes good — it also has to have the perfect texture: chewy with a slight bite to it.

From Salon