Chewy

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃu.i/

Definitions of chewy

adjective a word that describes a noun by giving more information about its qualities or characteristics. In this case, 'chewy' describes a texture that is tough and requires a lot of chewing.

Example Sentences

A1 The gum was chewy and lasted a long time.

A2 The steak was too chewy to eat.

B1 The caramel was sticky and chewy, but delicious.

B2 The taffy was so chewy that it got stuck in my teeth.

C1 The mochi had a chewy texture that was perfectly balanced with the sweet filling.

C2 The baguette had a chewy crust and a soft interior, making it the perfect bread for a sandwich.

Examples of chewy in a Sentence

formal The steak was perfectly cooked and had a chewy texture.

informal I love chewy cookies, they're the best.

slang These gummy candies are so chewy, I can't stop eating them.

figurative The tough decision was like chewing on a piece of chewy gum, it took a while to fully process.

Grammatical Forms of chewy

• past tense: chewed
• plural: chewies
• comparative: chewier
• superlative: chewiest
• present tense: chews
• future tense: will chew
• perfect tense: have chewed
• continuous tense: is chewing
• singular: chewy
• positive degree: chewy
• infinitive: to chew
• gerund: chewing
• participle: chewed

Origin and Evolution of chewy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'chewy' is derived from the Middle English word 'chewen', which means to chew or bite.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe food that requires a lot of chewing, 'chewy' has evolved to also describe textures that are tough, resilient, or dense.