chewie

word

Definition

"Chewie" can mean a chewy type of candy or snack, or is a nickname for the "Star Wars" character Chewbacca.

Usage & Nuances

In informal English, 'chewie' can describe any food that's chewy, but it’s especially used for candy and treats. Capitalized, 'Chewie' is a friendly way to refer to Chewbacca from Star Wars. Context (food vs. character) makes the meaning clear.

Spanish: algo masticable - Chewie (abreviatura de Chewbacca)Portuguese (BR): mastigável (bala, comida) - Chewie (apelido de Chewbacca)Portuguese (PT): mastigável (doce, comida) - Chewie (apelido de Chewbacca)Chinese (Simplified): 有嚼劲的东西 - 丘巴卡（昵称）Chinese (Traditional): 有嚼勁的東西 - 丘巴卡（暱稱）Hindi: चबाने वाली चीज़ - चीवी (च्युवबक्का का उपनाम)Arabic: شيء قابل للمضغ - تشوي (اختصار لـ تشوباكا)Bengali: চিউই (ক্যান্ডি) - চিউই (চিউবাক্কার ডাকনাম)Russian: жевательный (конфета) - Чуи (прозвище Чубакки)Japanese: チューイ（お菓子） - チューイ（チューバッカの愛称）Vietnamese: kẹo dẻo - Chewie (biệt danh Chewbacca)Korean: 츄이 (사탕) - 츄이 (츄바카의 별명)Turkish: çewie (şekerleme) - Chewie (Chewbacca'nın lakabı)Urdu: چیوئی (میٹھی چیز) - چیوئی (چیوباکا کا عرفی نام)Indonesian: permen kenyal - Chewie (julukan Chewbacca)

Example Sentences

Everyone cheered when Chewie finally fixed the ship.

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Can I have a chewie for dessert?

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The dog loves his new chewie toy.

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My favorite character is Chewie from Star Wars.

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These gummies are super chewie and tasty!

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When I was a kid, my brother called me Chewie because I liked to chew on everything.

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