adj

chewy

CHOO-ee

Chewy (adj) means needing a lot of chewing; having a tough, elastic texture. Example: “The caramel was deliciously chewy.”

adj

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

chewier comparative, chewiest superlative

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Etymology

Simply "chew" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y."

Rhymes for chewy

dewy screwy

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Frequently asked questions

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.