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View synonyms for chewy

chewy

[ choo-ee ]

adjective

, chew·i·er, chew·i·est.
  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
“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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  • chewi·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of chewy1

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

It is light yet dense, tangy, sweet and spicy and velvety smooth, except for the chewy texture of the crust, which ranks for some as the best part.

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At the bottom of the list, along with chewy sugar candies, are pure sugar candies such as lollipops, Jolly Ranchers, gummies and Smarties.

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As I looked down at the smoked salmon-topped slice of admittedly livened-up Domino’s pizza, I couldn’t help but wish it had a base more inviting than the franchise’s weighty mess of chewy dough.

One box produces two dozen “soft and chewy” cookies in 15 minutes.

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It persisted because of the family’s willingness to accept thorns to grow roses — or in this case, to grow rice, lightly sweet with a pearlescent sheen and a supple chewy texture.

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