adj
chewy
CHOO-ee
Chewy (adj) means needing a lot of chewing; having a tough, elastic texture. Example: “The caramel was deliciously chewy.”
adj
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Needing a lot of chewing; having a tough, elastic texture.
"The caramel was deliciously chewy."
"The steak was a bit chewy and overcooked."
How to use chewy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes food (or, informally, a puzzle or problem) that takes effort to work through, like tough or sticky food takes effort to chew.
Common pairings
chewy texture
chewy caramel
chewy bread
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Word forms
- Comparative
- chewier
- Superlative
- chewiest
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The caramel was deliciously _____.
Etymology
Simply "chew" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y."
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What does “chewy” mean?
The word “chewy” means needing a lot of chewing; having a tough, elastic texture. In plain terms, describes food (or, informally, a puzzle or problem) that takes effort to work through, like tough or sticky food takes effort to chew.
How do you pronounce “chewy”?
“Chewy” is pronounced CHOO-ee (/ˈt͡ʃuː.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “chewy” in a sentence?
Here is “chewy” used in a sentence: “The caramel was deliciously chewy.”
What part of speech is “chewy”?
“Chewy” is an adjective.
