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chewy
(chewy)
Pronunciation:
/ˈtʃuːi/
adjective
(
chewier
,
chewiest
)
(of food) needing to be chewed hard or for some time before being swallowed:
the rye bread has a nice, chewy texture
derogatory
the pigeon breast starter was chewy and overcooked
Derivatives
chewiness
noun
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