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Definition of gluey

gluey

/ˈɡluː.i/
glu · ey
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• adjective

1

Having the thick, sticky, and viscous consistency of glue; tending to adhere or cling.

Example

"Overcooking the oatmeal turned it into a thick, gluey paste that stuck to the spoon."

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• Rhymes for gluey

• Nearby Words

glue
gluelike
gluer
gluey
glug
glum
glumly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the noun 'glue' (which derives via Old French 'glu' from Late Latin 'glus', meaning 'glue') combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gluey. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gluey
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