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rubbery

/ˈrʌb.ər.i/
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• adjective

1

Unpleasantly tough and difficult to chew, typically as a result of overcooking (of food, especially meat, eggs, or seafood).

Example

"Overcooking the squid for even a minute will turn its delicate flesh tough and rubbery."

2

Having a tough, elastic, or springy texture resembling that of rubber.

Example

"The synthetic gasket retained its flexible, rubbery texture even after prolonged exposure to heat."

3

Feeling weak, unsteady, or wobbly from exhaustion, shock, or fear (typically of a person's legs or knees).

Example

"By the final mile of the marathon, her legs felt completely rubbery and barely able to support her weight."

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• Rhymes for rubbery

• Nearby Words

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