Chewy (adjective)

1. Describing food that is difficult to bite or chew.
2. Describing something that is hard to swallow or accept.
3. Describing a texture that is dense and resilient.

Origin:

Derived from the word "chew" meaning to bite and grind with the teeth.

Examples:

1. He ate a chewy piece of beef jerky.
2. The candy was chewy and sticky.
3. The argument was chewy and difficult to understand.
4. Chewy granola bars are a popular snack.
5. The chewy texture of the bread made it satisfying to eat.