What does CHEWY mean?

Chewy

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definitions:

• Having a texture that requires chewing, especially because of being moist and sticky.
• Difficult to chew or cut.
• Resembling something that needs to be chewed.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈtʃu.i/
• UK: /ˈtʃuː.i/

Origin and Usage:

The word "chewy" originated from the verb "chew" and has been in use since the 15th century. It is commonly used to describe food that is moist and sticky, such as candy or meat, that requires a lot of chewing. It can also be used to describe non-food items that are difficult to cut or chew, such as leather or plastic.

Synonyms:

• Gummy
• Sticky
• Tough
• Chewable
• Malleable

Related Words:

• Chive
• Chase
• Chant
• Chime
• Chaos

Example Sentences:

• The candy was too chewy for her liking.
• The steak was so chewy that he had trouble eating it.
• The leather was tough and chewy, making it difficult to cut.