Chewy (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Requiring much chewing.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The steak was so chewy that I had to cut it into tiny pieces to make it manageable.
- The tough, chewy texture of the beef jerky made it a challenge to eat.
- After being left out too long, the bread became stiff and chewy, difficult to swallow.
- The old, dried-out chicken was chewy and tasted more like leather than poultry.
- The overcooked pork was so chewy that even the dogs wouldn't eat it.
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Meaning 2
(of a consistency) requiring chewing; "chewy caramels".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The toffee was so chewy that it stuck to my teeth.
- Chewy candy was my favorite as a child, especially the ones that came in big bags.
- She loved the chewy texture of freshly baked cookies straight from the oven.
- The restaurant served chewy steaks that were difficult to digest.
- The dried fruit was so chewy that it took me a few minutes to swallow each piece.