English · Food & Drink
chewy
/ˈtʃuːi/
[/ˈtʃuːi/]
needing a lot of chewing
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Needing a lot of chewing because it is soft but not easy to break apart. It often describes certain breads, sweets, or meats.
Example
The cookies were soft and chewy.
The cookies were soft and chewy.
Etymology
From 'chew' (Old English 'cēowan') plus '-y'.
How & Where It’s Used
A common food-texture word for cookies, bread, and candy.