Chewy Meaning
/ˈt͡ʃuː.i/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjHaving a pliable or springy texture when chewed.
adjProne to chewing.
Sentence Examples
I like my cookies chewy rather than crunchy.
This chicken is too chewy to have been cooked correctly.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The caramel candy was extremely ____ and stuck to my teeth.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
These brownies are very ____ and also very delicious to eat today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English chew English -y English chewy From chew + -y.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"'And you chewed the chimneys off my dolls' house,' said Angela. 'You are a very chewy dog.'"
— 1945, Enid Blyton, Hollow Tree House, Delphi Classics, →ISBN:
"You can expect to be working late into the night to make up for the work you missed that day, constantly distracted by a teething, tired, energised, rampant, playful, chewy puppy who needs attention, contact and training."
— 2024 September 12, Louise Glazebrook, Everything Your Puppy Wants You to Know: The new compassionate guide to raising a happy puppy from the bestselling author, Hachette UK, →ISBN:
"I think it's possible to construct a puzzle with chewy fill and nice clues -- and still have it play very, very easy."
— 2023 January 14, Nancy, “Comment on 'Women's surfwear brand / SAT 1-14-23 / Internet company whose logo is a cat wearing earphones / Fabled tooth-takers / Dated TV star?'”, in Rex Parker Does The NY Times Crossword Puzzle (blog):
"JUST STOP AND ADMIRE THAT GRID FOR A SECOND! Nice chewy clueing too. Bravo."
— 2023 December 7, dontfisheatotherfish, “Comment on 'NYT Friday 12/08/2023 Discussion'”, in r/crossword, Reddit:
"Like when Amber gave everyone but me a piece of chewy, and I said that wasn't very nice, […]"
— 2019, Jane Godwin, As Happy as Here:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The caramel candy was extremely ____ and stuck to my teeth.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
These brownies are very ____ and also very delicious to eat today.