noun
chewie
CHOO-ee
Chewie (noun) means informal word for chewing gum. Example: “He offered her a piece of chewie from his pocket.”
noun
1
Informal word for chewing gum.
"The chewie would hide his smoker's breath and fool the teachers if they did a spot check."
— Sallie Muirden, Wedding Puzzle (2019)
""You wanna piece of chewie or don't ya? It's Wrigley.""
— Martine Murray, How to Make a Bird (2010)
"He offered her a piece of chewie from his pocket."
2
A chewable toy or treat given to a pet, especially a dog.
"The puppy dragged its chewie across the kitchen floor."
How to use chewie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual word for either chewing gum or a chew toy for a pet.
When to use it
Informal; common in Australian and British English for chewing gum.
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Word forms
- Plural
- chewies
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Etymology
From "chew" plus the informal "-ie" ending.
Rhymes for chewie
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What does “chewie” mean?
The word “chewie” means informal word for chewing gum. In plain terms, casual word for either chewing gum or a chew toy for a pet.
How do you pronounce “chewie”?
“Chewie” is pronounced CHOO-ee (/ˈt͡ʃuː.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “chewie” in a sentence?
Here is “chewie” used in a sentence: “He offered her a piece of chewie from his pocket.”
What part of speech is “chewie”?
“Chewie” is a noun.
How many meanings does “chewie” have?
“Chewie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal word for chewing gum.
