chewy[adjective]Synonyms: tough, as tough as old boots, leathery
[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
chew‧y /ˈtʃuːi/
adjective food that is chewy has to be chewed a lot before it is soft enough to swallow:
chewy toffees [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲