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

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.

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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.

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

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This sweet and spicy dish made with chewy rice cakes is a staple of Korea's street food culture and beloved by people of all ages.

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As a result, the combination of spice and tea makes this chewy, nutty, and buttery treat even more flavorful and warm, like a cozy blanket or a comforting embrace with each bite.

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