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CHEWY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

Irregular inflected forms: chewier    , chewiest   

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

(of a consistency) requiring chewing

Example:

chewy caramels

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

elastic (capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy)

Derivation:

chew (biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Requiring much chewing

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

tough (resistant to cutting or chewing)

Derivation:

chew (biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow)

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