Meaning & Definition of Chewy in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Describing food that requires a lot of chewing.

  Example Sentence: The steak was so chewy that it took a while to finish.

• Definition: Tough or hard in texture, making it difficult to eat.

  Example Sentence: The old leather was too chewy for my taste.

Etymology

Origin: From the verb chew, derived from Old English cēowan.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• chewy gum: A type of gum that requires chewing over a considerable time.
• chewy candy: Candy that has a textured consistency requiring chewing.

Translations

• Spanish: masticable

• French: mâchable

• German: kaubar

• Russian: жевательный

Related Words

• chew: To bite and grind with the teeth.

• chewable: Able to be chewed; having a texture suitable for chewing.

Slang Meanings of chewy

• Meaning: Something that is difficult or tough

  Example Sentence: This math problem is a bit chewy for me.