chewie

Etymology

chew + -ie

noun

  1. (Australia, informal) Chewing gum.
    Also, I forgot to take my chewie out of my mouth. 2006, Liane Moriarty, The Last Anniversary, pages 260–261
    "You wanna piece of chewie or don't ya? It's Wrigley." 2010, Martine Murray, How to Make a Bird, page 60
    The chewie would hide his smoker's breath and fool the teachers if they did a spot check. 2019, Sallie Muirden, Wedding Puzzle, unnumbered page
  2. (informal) A chewable treat or toy intended for a pet.
    Holding the chewie away from her, he encouraged the dog to walk up the ramp. 1991, Brenda Trent, For Heaven's Sake, page 104
    Millie settled happily enough in her crate with a chewie, […] 2009, Ellen O'Connell, Rottweiler Rescue, page 83
    Meanwhile, here's what you can do now: Find bones and chewies your dog likes. 2016, Sarah Hodgson, Modern Dog Parenting: Raising Your Dog or Puppy to Be a Loving Member of Your Family, page 223

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