Difference between Chewy and Elastic

Chewy

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: having a pliable or springy texture when chewed

Elastic

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.An elastic band.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.Made of elastic.Of clothing, elasticated.Sensitive to changes in price.

Example sentence: I remember back when I was a kid there was a comic strip called Plastic Man. His body was elastic and he could make his extremities as long as he wanted. As a youngster I didn't fully appreciate. But I'm now thinking Plastic Man was probably pretty popular with the ladies.