chewies

Taffy-like treats

Chewies are chewy candies or snacks—gummy bears, fruit chews, taffy, and similar confections that require sustained chewing: The kids filled their bags with chewies at the candy store.

In Australian slang, chewies is chewing gum.

The word is informal and often used by or around children.

pet

treats

Snacks given as rewards

  • biscuitsSmall, leavened quick breads
  • rawhideUntanned animal skin
  • bonesRigid internal support structure

jerky · training · reward · dogs · puppies · greenies · digestible · long-lasting

candy

taffy

Stretched boiled sugar

  • caramelCooked sugar confection
  • toffeeCaramelized sugar confection
  • nougatNut-studded whipped candy

fudge · butterscotch · bonbons · lollies · sweets · confectionery · sugary · sticky · morsels · Airheads

gummy

gelatin

Collagen-derived thickening protein

  • pectinFruit-based setting substance
  • gummiGelatin-based candy texture
  • gumdropsSugar-coated chewy candy

bears · worms · rings · squishy · elastic · rubbery · fruity · sour · licorice · jelly

snack

munchies

Snacks or craving them

bite-sized · on-the-go · lunchbox · after-school

Opposites
candy texture

chewieshard candy

Solid sugar confection

hard candies · lollipops · jawbreakers · rock candy · crunchies

food texture general

chewiescrunchies

Crunchy snack foods

crisps · crackers · chips · pretzels · popcorn

Phrases
Family

chewing, chewier, chewiest, chewiness, chewie

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G