English Explanatory Dictionary

chewy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having a pliable or springy texture when chewed.
  2. Prone to chewing.
  3. Full-bodied and tannic.
  4. Satisfying to solve; novel and free of crosswordese.
noun
  1. Alternative form of chewie (“chewing gum”).
  2. A type of soft and sticky cookie.

Pronunciation

/ˈt͡ʃuː.i/ en-us-chewy.ogg

Word forms

chewy chewier chewiest chewies

Etymology

From chew + -y.

Derived words

chewiness crunchewy
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