What does chewy mean?

adj. A texture that requires a lot of chewing to break down before swallowing.

chewy

🇺🇸 /ˈtʃuːi/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtʃuːi/

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adjective

A texture that requires a lot of chewing to break down before swallowing.

The chewy candy was difficult to bite into and took a long time to finish.

A texture that requires a lot of chewing to break down before swallowing.

Comparative chewier

Superlative chewiest