chewy

Definition

Having a pliable or springy texture when chewed.

Etymology

From chew + -y.

Example Sentences

• "I must have spent an hour gnawing on the chewy taffy."
• "'And you chewed the chimneys off my dolls' house,' said Angela. 'You are a very chewy dog.'"
• "You can expect to be working late into the night to make up for the work you missed that day, constantly distracted by a teething, tired, energised, rampant, playful, chewy puppy who needs attention, contact and training."