chewelry

English

Etymology

Blend of chewable +‎ jewelry.

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Noun

chewelry (uncountable)

  1. (mental health, autism) Soft, chewable jewelry such as necklaces and bracelets, intended as an oral stim toy to calm and soothe the wearer.
    • 2021, Erin Garcia, The Case of Sensational Stims, page 7:
      There are many tools to safely stim like chewelry, noise-canceling headphones, fidget spinners, putty, and gum.

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