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chewy

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Having a pliable or springy texture when chewed.

Pronunciation

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chooee

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ˈtʃui

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Having a pliable or springy texture when chewed.

  2. Prone to chewing.

noun

  1. usinformal

    A type of soft and sticky cookie.

  2. Australiainformal

    Chewing gum.

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Synonyms

Sense: having a pliable or springy texture when chewed

elastic

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