adj
chewy
CHOO-ee
adj
1
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
Word Forms
chewier comparative, chewiest superlative
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Etymology
Simply "chew" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y."