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Chewish

Definition:

(adjective) Describing a food or snack that requires significant chewing; having a texture that demands prolonged chewing.

(adjective) Pertaining to a Jewish dietary practice that involves chewing certain foods thoroughly.

(adjective) Informal term used to describe something that has a chewy or tough quality.

(noun) A food or snack with a chewy texture.

Examples:

Example 1:

The beef jerky was extremely chewish, requiring several bites to break it down.

Example 2:

When following kosher guidelines, participants engage in chewish eating habits by taking the time to properly chew their food.

Example 3:

My grandma's homemade bagels have a subtly chewish texture that is simply irresistible.

Example 4:

"That steak is too chewish for my liking," he complained, struggling to cut through the meat.

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