noun

chewie

CHOO-ee

Chewie (noun) means informal word for chewing gum. Example: “He offered her a piece of chewie from his pocket.”

noun

Informal word for chewing gum.

"He offered her a piece of chewie from his pocket."

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 notes

In 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.

chewies plural

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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.